Description: Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, is about 160 km long and as much as 64 km wide. It is a low island, cut by numerous saltwater creeks, rivers and deep bays. Much of Andros is covered with forests of pine and hardwoods. The eastern margin of Andros is bordered by the Tongue of the Ocean, a 1,800 m deep abyss that separates Andros from New Providence. A fringing barrier reef runs for more than 230 km along the Tongue of the Ocean, making it one of the longest in the world. On all other sides, Andros is surrounded by the shallow waters of the Great Bahama Bank.

Andros Island from the Mir Space Station. North Andros is the largest island in view. The dark blue, deep waters of the Tongue of the Ocean contrast with the light blue, shallow waters overlying the Great Bahama Bank. Date Taken: 16 November 1995 NASA Photo ID: STS074-731-028

Andros Island. North Andros (top) is separated from South Andros (bottom) by three tidal creeks - North, Middle and South Bights. The dark blue, deep waters of the Tongue of the Ocean are seen in the lower right corner, while the light blue, shallow waters overlying the Great Bahama Bank are in the upper left. Date Taken: May 1992 NASA Photo ID: STS049-151-116

Andros Island. North Andros (top) is separated from South Andros (bottom) by three tidal creeks - North, Middle and South Bights. North Bight is clearly visible in the center of the photo, while South Bight is at the bottom. The deep waters of the Tongue of the Ocean are seen in right, while the shallow waters overlying the Great Bahama Bank are to the left. Date Taken: July 1992 NASA Photo ID: STS050-77-047

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Principle Inland Blue Holes
South Andros

North Andros

Principle Ocean Blue Holes
South Andros

North Andros

Anchialine Fauna of Andros

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