SAND Center Bahamas

The SAND Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a sustainable future for South Andros Island through conservation and education. South Andros Island in The Bahamas is a tropical paradise that boasts crystal clear turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and lush mangrove forests. The island and its surrounding waters is a haven for nature lovers, scuba divers, and fishing enthusiasts. It also is known for its friendly and welcoming locals, who share their culture and traditions with visitors. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, South Andros Island offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

Year Founded
2021
Year Joined OBFS
2018
Size of Field Station (hectares)
1-100
FSML Web Address
https://www.sandcenter.org

Private nonprofit organization?
No
Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
No
Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
OTS
Member of the Virtual Field
No

Additional Information

Private nonprofit organization?
Names of Universities affilated
0
Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
OTS
Name of partner
Tribal partners/users
No
MSI/HBCU users
No
Community College users
No
Member of the Virtual Field
No

Visiting a FS/ML

Open to the Public
Yes
Year round staff
1-2
Seasonal staff
1-2
Overnight housing facilities/# of beds
11-20
Distance to emergency services
0-20 minutes
Library
Yes
Hiking trails
Yes
Internship employment
No

Environmental Information

Biomes
Intertidal - rocky, Intertidal - sandy, and Intertidal - salt marsh, pelagic, benthic, abyssal
Minimum Elevation
0-100 meters
Maximum Elevation
0-100 meters
Köppen climate classification
A (tropical)
Freshwater habitats
Yes
Urban or rural
Agricultural fields
No

Research

REU host station
No
Dry lab space
Yes
Wet Lab space
No
Research vessels available
Yes
GIS capacity on site
No
Long term data sets
No
On site herbarium or voucher species
Formal Data Management Plan
No
Mesocosms, plots, stream diversions, or other sets ups for outdoor manipulative experiments
No
Date Joined OBFS
October 11, 2024