Gasparee Caves

"The number one attraction to visitors is the Gasparee Cave situated at Point Baleine on the northwestern end of Gaspar Grande Island. What makes the cave, so appealing is the unique translucent blue pond, which has a depth of 10-20 feet. Seawater emerges into the cave through an underground source to form a natural clear water pool.

The Island’s geological features consist of sedimentary rocks of limestone formed under the sea from a composition of coral, oolites, seashells and other marine creatures. The cave originated from water deposits of carbon dioxide, which dissolved the limestone into crystals of calcium carbonate. This chemical formula known as CaCO3 is a compound of calcium, carbon, and oxygen. Over time, the accumulations of crystals created stalagmites, which extend upward from the cave floor, and stalactites, which extend downward from the roof. Those that stem all the way from the ceiling to the ground called pillars. Some of the crystals transformed themselves into fascinating shapes, and some resemble a dinosaur head, a chandelier, two lovers hugging and even flowers."