Abaco National Parks • The Protected Areas

In the words of The Bahamas National Trust, “National parks are the defenders of the environment. They are special areas that have been set aside to ensure that the natural beauty and richness of The Bahamas remain for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. People of long ago, who lived in and visited The Bahamas, breathed quality air, ate quality food, and were awed by the richness of the scenery. You deserve the same experiences they had. Your children deserve it too. National parks stand as the guardian of this legacy, and we stand as a guardian for them”. We have compiled a list of all the national parks within in the Abacos, for a complete list of the 32 (and counting) national parks of The Bahamas, click HERE.

LAND & SEA PARKS – BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST

• Tilloo Cay Reserve est. 1990 – nesting site for Tropic Birds
• Abaco National Park est. 1994 – breeding grounds for the Bahama Parrot
• Pelican Cays Land & Sea Park est. 1972 – staghorn & elkhorn coral
• Fowl Cays National Park est. 2009 – diverse underwater habitat
• Walker’s Cay National Park est. 2002 – underwater cathedrals, variety of marine life

NASSAU GROUPER & LOBSTER SEASONS 

All who are blessed enough to live or visit our islands are stewards of our beautiful yet delicate archipelago. All mariners, be mindful:

• Nassau Grouper Season:
  • OPEN March 1 to November 30
  • NO fishing for Nassau grouper December 1 to February 28.
• Lobster Season:
  • OPEN August 1 to March 31.
  • CLOSED April 1 to July 31.

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