In early October 2026, something extraordinary happened in Vieques. The brilliant glow that makes Bahía Puerto Mosquito one of the world's most remarkable natural treasures had all but disappeared. For an ecosystem famous for its bioluminescence, the change was dramatic. It also raised an important question: What was happening in the Bay? For the Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust, understanding these changes is part of a commitment spanning four decades. The Bay is a li

Highlights from the Spring which covers the northward migration period from March to May are several rare bird sightings including an island first record. The rarest sighting of the season was a Wilson’s Storm-Petrel for an island first record observed on 28 April 2026 from the beach at Boca Quebrada by Annie Meyer and Sasha Robinson. A photograph of Puerto Rican Mango on 15 May 2026 at Playa El Gallito by Clarence Toh established the second confirmed record for this ext

In this exclusive interview, Ernesto Peña Carambot shares the creative process behind his remarkable canoe, Vieques. Discover the story behind the art Take a look back at moments from the exhibition opening through these images 📸 and come experience this special exhibition for yourself.

January 17 – February 28 Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust An exhibition by Lazum — Rumi Humphrey and Lena Galíndez An important role of the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust’s museum gallery is to present rotating exhibitions that complement the Trust’s broader mission to protect Vieques’ environmental, archaeological, and cultural resources. That role takes on particular resonance when the Trust itself is actively engaged in ecological restoration. Memoria C

For 40 years, the VCHT has been focused on protecting the Bioluminescent Bay. In honor of our 40th anniversary, we’re inviting you to...