Location
Key Information
| 3 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 8.81 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)
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May 2024
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Purpose
The Virginia barrier island chain, including Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge, is one of only 17 sites in the United States classified as a “Wetland of International Importance.” The Refuge is the southernmost barrier island, located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and separated from the Eastern Shore of Virginia by about one-half mile of water. The Refuge is designated as an Important Bird Area and has been growing: in the late 1800’s it was only 25 acres, compared to today at 2,000 acres!
Species of Concern: multiple, Ecosystem, Important Bird Area
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
Closed to the public.
Allowed
Guided tours are offered on Saturdays from October through February.