Overall the water quality of the St.Croix is very good. The river is known as one of the most pristine in the Midwest, surrounded by a large percentage of natural areas like forests and wetlands, which helps to support good water quality.
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Some have smooth sandy bottoms ideal for swimming, and others have rock and coral-lined entries perfect for snorkeling! A visit to St. Croix isn't complete without a visit to some of its spectacular beaches, there are to many to choose from.
Enjoy the hot and hazy days of summer tubing on the St.Croix or Namekagon Rivers. Imagine floating the day away along the gentle current and riffles of this scenic riverway!
St Croix has no more of a crime problem than any other tourist destination. That is not to say there is no crime on the island, of course, St. Croix, like anywhere, is not crime free, so just take normal precautions. Almost 100% of the crime is locals against locals.
Although there are sharks living within the waters around the Virgin Islands the likelihood of you seeing one is rare. On reef dives and sometimes while snorkeling it is possible to see nurse sharks; most other sharks avoid reefs during the day. Many shark species are shy but occasional attacks do occur.
Croix had the highest poverty rate of the islands at 40.6% (nearly the same as the rate in 2013: 40.5%). In St. Thomas, 34% of children lived in families in poverty (up from 29% in 2013).