Button Mangle. Birds Among the 112 species of birds on the island, the most prominent are Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), Magnificent Frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens), Flamingos, Seagulls, endemic Hispaniolan Parrots, and Red-footed Boobies. Sea life In the surrounding Caribbean Sea, 40 species of fish, 10 coral, and 124 mollusks can be found, with notable green sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, manatees, bottle-nose dolphins, rhinoceros iguanas, and octopus. Tourism As one of the most visited locations in the Dominican Republic with over 1 million visitors per year, Saona offers visitors a unique variety of things to do, from sunbathing on turquoise beaches, to more adventurous activities such as snorkeling. Below is a list of some of the popular activities on Saona Island. It is the most visited protected area in the Dominican Republic, capturing 45% of the visits to protected areas in 2019. See also List of islands of the Dominican Republic References External links Islands of the Dominican Republic Geography of La Altagracia Province Protected areas of the Dominican Republic Tourist attractions in La Altagracia Province