Spending time in the water is one of the best parts of life in St. Croix. Whether you’re snorkeling, swimming, or just enjoying the shoreline, the ocean is a big part of what makes the island special.
But like anywhere in the world, the ocean also comes with natural risks.
That’s what inspired the creation of Coast Clear—a simple app designed to help people stay informed and aware before getting in the water.
Why Coast Clear Was Created
Recently, there was a tragic incident involving a visitor in St. Croix. Events like this are rare, but they serve as a reminder that awareness matters.
Coast Clear wasn’t built to prevent every possible situation—because no app can do that. But it can help provide timely information so people can make more informed decisions.
The goal is simple: Give people better visibility into what’s happening along the coastline.
What the App Does
Coast Clear focuses on two main things:
🦈 Recent Sightings
- View reported shark sightings on a map
- See when and where activity has been reported
- Understand recency (e.g., last 24 hours, last few days)
📍 Community Reporting
- Quickly report a new sighting
- Help others stay informed in real time
- Contribute to a shared awareness system
🗺️ Map-Based View
- Easy-to-use interface
- Visual representation of activity across beaches
- Designed for quick checks before heading into the water
What Coast Clear Is (and Isn’t)
It’s important to be clear about this:
✔️ What it is:
- A community awareness tool
- A way to stay informed before entering the water
- A platform for sharing recent sightings
❌ What it is not:
- A guarantee of safety
- A real-time tracking system
- A replacement for common sense and ocean awareness
Why This Matters in the USVI
In places like St. Croix, we don’t have large-scale alert systems for things like marine activity. That means:
- Information is often word-of-mouth.
- Awareness can be delayed or inconsistent.
Coast Clear helps fill that gap by creating a shared, accessible source of information.
Final Thoughts
Coast Clear is about one thing: awareness. It’s not about fear—it’s about being informed so you can enjoy the water with confidence. Because at the end of the day, the ocean is still one of the most beautiful parts of life here.
Call to Action
Available now on the Apple App Store!
👉 Stay tuned, and consider downloading Coast Clear before your next beach day.
