Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary, Marine protected area in Oracabessa, Jamaica

Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary is a protected marine area on Jamaica's north coast, established in 2010, that takes in coral reefs, mangrove stands and estuarine nursery grounds, with James Bond Beach among its shores. Its northern boundary sits on the edge of the Cayman Trough, where walls start at 18 metres and drop past 46 metres, covered in hard and soft corals, sponges and black coral trees.

The Oracabessa Foundation, a local group concerned for the bay's long-term health, secured official protected status for the bay, and the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary was established in 2010. Its stated mission was to raise biodiversity in the bay in order to improve livelihoods in the local community. Funding came from the Oracabessa Foundation, Seacology and the GEF.

Local fishing families have a strong connection to these waters and participate in protecting them as part of a cooperative effort. This shared responsibility shapes how the community views and cares for the marine area.

The northern boundary sits on the edge of the Cayman Trough, where walls start at 18 metres (60 ft) and drop past 46 metres (150 ft); the Golden Clouds reef is one of the largest in the bay. Divers reach the reefs by boat with local operators. On the beach, visitors can watch a nest release when wardens let hawksbill hatchlings run to the sea.

The northern boundary sits on the edge of the Cayman Trough, where walls start at 18 metres and drop past 46 metres, hung with black coral trees and gorgonia. Beyond the sanctuary the trough falls to over 7,620 metres, ground for marlin and tuna.