A field guide to the Indian River Lagoon, its mangrove shores, seagrass meadows, and the wildlife that depends on one of North America's most biodiverse estuaries.
Explore the LagoonDive into the interconnected habitats, wildlife, and conservation challenges of Florida's Treasure Coast.
One of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America, stretching 156 miles along Florida's Atlantic coast.
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Manatees, sea turtles, osprey, and thousands of species call these coastal waters home.
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The three mangrove species, vast seagrass meadows, and barrier islands that form the coast's living architecture.
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Algal blooms, habitat loss, and the people working to restore the lagoon's health for future generations.
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The Indian River Lagoon hosts one of the largest manatee populations in the state. Learn about their habitat, behavior, and the ongoing fight for their survival.
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Every summer, loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles return to the Treasure Coast's beaches to nest — one of the densest nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere.
Read the guideThe Indian River Lagoon is one of the most imperiled ecosystems in the United States. Decades of development and nutrient pollution threaten the delicate balance of life that has thrived here for millennia.
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