I recently visited St. Thomas during an 8 day Caribbean cruise over Christmas break. While at port in St. Thomas, my family and I visited the stunningly beautiful Sapphire Beach. There are few beaches world wide that can compete with the views you'll see here. With this being said, water and beach pollution will be a huge factor in keeping Sapphire Beach beautiful in years to come. The St. Thomas community and economy thrives on tourism. There must be strict laws that enforce environmental friendly behavior among tourists and locals alike. After visiting this heavenly place I cannot imagine anyone who would willingly want to damage its natural beauty.