Blue Holes And Spectacular Coral Reefs, Andros, Bahamas

Much freshwater comes from this island, with about nineteen million litres of freshwater being shipped to Nassau a day through the pumping station located in Morgan's Bluff. Andros has thousands of kilometres of freshwater rivers that come from rainwater collected in the many caves in the island's interior. A type of fabric called Androsia is manufactured in Andros. Androsia is the local type of batik fabric, produced in a variety of bright vibrant colors and designs. It is distributed widely throughout the Bahamas.
The Chickcharnie, an extinct cryptid believed by some to be based on the flightless, 1 metre tall barn-owl, Tyto pollens, is said to have formerly occurred on Andros. Andros is hit by a hurricane on average every two and a half years. The AUTEC- Atlantic Underwater Testing and Evaluation Center Deep Water Weapons Range runs parallel to the east coast of the islands, and operates a base on North Andros. International Field Studies, Inc. runs Forfar Field Station, located on the east coast near North Blanket Sound. Students can stay there to learn about the culture, biology, and geology of the Bahamas.