Ascension Island Government

Explore Ascension Island

This interactive map displays both the natural and historical heritage of Ascension Island.

Waterside Fairs | Bird Nature Reserve

Waterside Fairs is part of a rocky stretch of the south coast called the Wideawake Fairs. It is a primary nesting site for sooty terns.

Mars Bay | Bird Nature Reserve

Mars Bay Nature Reserve is part of a rocky stretch of the south coast called the Wideawake Fairs. This is one of the primary nesting sites for sooty terns. Within the nature reserve you can also find Shelly beach and the anchialine pools containing endemic shrimp and slime species.

Letterbox Peninsula | Bird Nature Reserve

A remote nature reserve home to many seabird species and stunning geological scenery.