Sint Maarten

Saint Martin is an island in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. It lies at the northern end of the Leeward Islands group in the Lesser Antilles. The southern third of the island is tied historically and administratively with the Netherlands and the northern two-thirds with France.

The Man of War Shoal National Marine Park is located off the southern shore of Sint Maarten. The park protects habitats from globally threatened coral reefs and seagrass beds to open water. It is a sanctuary for whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and many fish.