government of the u.s.v.i. department of planning ... · 6291 estate nazareth, st. thomas, usvi...
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GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S.V.I.DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE6291 Estate Nazareth, St. Thomas, USVI 00802-1118
Phone: 340 775 6762 Fax: 340 775 397245 Mars Hill, Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI 00840
Phone: 340 772 1955 Fax: 340 772 3227
Web: www.vifishandwildlife.com • E-mail: [email protected]
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ANIMALS OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDSABC COLORING BOOK
This coloring book was produced by theGovernment of the U.S.V.I.
Department of Planning and Natural ResourcesDivision of Fish and Wildlifeusing funds provided by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceunder the
Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program
Illustrations were produced by Michael GelardiSpecial thanks to Kate Norfleet of Kate N Design, Inc.
For more information on these or any other
environmental issues, please contact the
Division of Fish and Wildlife
at St. Thomas 340 775 6762 or St. Croix 340 772 1955
Web: www.vifishandwildlife.com • E-mail: [email protected]
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Ameiva
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Baracuda
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Coral
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Duck, Bahama
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Eyed Flounder
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Fishing Bat
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Gecko
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Hermit Crab
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Island Frillfin
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Jelly Fish
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King Mackerel
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Least Grebe
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Manta Ray
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Nurse Shark
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Osprey
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Permit
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Queen Trigger Fish
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Red Fruit Bat
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Stingray
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Tarpon
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Urchin
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Vase Sponge
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Whelk
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Xeric Habitat
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Yellowfin Tuna
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Zoanthids
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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is charged with the assessment and monitoring of fish and wildlife resources within the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division provides scientific advice to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources on the condition of the marine resources and the best strategies to sustain these resources for all of the citizens of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division is composed of three bureaus: (1) Bureau of Fisheries, (2) Bureau of Wildlife, and (3) Bureau of Environmental Education. DFW has two offices. The main office is in Red Hook, St. Thomas. The St. Croix office is located in the Rainbow Plaza in Frederiksted.
The Division is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Aid Service (USFWS/FA) and by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Services (NOAA/NMFS).
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