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| While on a kayak eco-tour,
you will explore the mangrove and seagrass eco-system that is
home to numerous nearshore creatures. |
Eco-tourism in Key West is rapidly gaining in popularity. Why?
Because the Florida Keys Back Country is one of the premier wildlife
preserves in North America. It consists of hundreds of islands scattered
amidst the biologically rich waters of Florida Bay and the Gulf
of Mexico. Most of these keys are unspoiled, uninhabited islands
and are a haven for a wide array of wildlife including nesting sea
turtles, bald eagles and many different types of aquatic birds.
The eco-system of the Keys can be broken down into three main categories:
Reef, Mangrove, and Seagrass Communities. Each one is complex and
filled with a variety of interesting and adaptive creatures. The
health of each part of the eco-system is intertwined with the others.
Expect to see stingrays, small sharks, invertebrates, crustaceans,
and many different varieties of fish. The guides on these trips
take their work to heart and are happy to share their enthusiasm
for the environment of Key West.
Eco-tours aim to show guests the fascinating and beautiful environment
of the Keys. We highly recommend them.
Select from the links below to learn more about the
different Key West eco-tours available. |
