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Nassau s Blue Lagoon Island
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About Nassau s Blue Lagoon Island
The blue Lagoon Island is located just about 5 km from the city of Nassau. It is a private island and a major tourist attraction, being one of the more commercial islands in the chain. It is known for being the home of the dolphins and sea lions of Dolphin Encounters and is owned by a local family.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nassau s Blue Lagoon Island
- While visiting Blue Lagoon Island, one can experience clear turquoise waters with a secluded lagoon and a number of coconut palm trees. The island has beautiful natural vegetation. It also includes pristine white sandy beaches. One can enjoy the beauty of coral reefs teeming with native species of fish.
- Popular activities here include snorkeling, diving, swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding, riding underwater scooters, etc.
- It was known as Salt Cay for a long time as the lagoon was a salt marsh before the 19th century. Also, frequently referred to as the ?real? Bahamas.
- The island is rich in its local culture and is appropriate for family activities. There are also educational excursions for children and adults alike. The "dolphin encounters" was the first facility to introduce these educational and commercial programs.
- "The dolphin encounters" was established in 1989. One can see sea-lions and dolphins in their natural habitats and interact with them as well.
- During World War II, the island was expropriated for a year by the Allies for use as a secret training base for the teams of British and American underwater demolition squads. These squads would swim about 11 miles around the island, daily.
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