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are accessible by large planes and cruise ships, smaller islands (the "Out Islands") are reached via light planes or motorboats.

Vast coral networks, including the Andros Barrier Reef—the third-largest living structure of its kind on Earth—which provide vital habitats for complex marine life. Biodiversity and Climate Bahamas

: The third-largest barrier reef in the world supports a massive diversity of marine life and attracts divers globally. are accessible by large planes and cruise ships,

: The national food, a sea snail served as fresh conch salad (cured in lime juice), cracked conch (battered and fried), or conch fritters. cracked conch (battered and fried)

: Famous for its 365 cays, sapphire-blue waters, and the iconic swimming pigs at Big Major Cay.