Privately owned,[1] the remains of an abandoned air field still exist.

There are several abandoned houses on the island, mainly due to damage from hurricanes.

The island has been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, mainly because of its nesting seabirds.

Resident landbirds include Caribbean elaenias and pearly-eyed thrashers.

[2] Whales are commonly seen west of Scrub, along the southern coastline.