Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Discovery Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the northern coast of Jamaica.

Near to the city are Puerto Seco Beach and several historic sites, such as the Green Grotto Caves and Columbus Park.

However, groundwater does enter the bay through deep cracks in the basement limestone, especially on the geologic fault line that runs through the ship channel and on the western side.

To the west of the bay is a port from which the St. Ann Bauxite Company, which employs 450 people, exports ore.

Founded in 1965, the lab has hosted researchers from around the world focusing on coral reef biology and tropical coastal processes.