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The entire destination of The Florida Keys and Key West offers diversions for eco-tourism. The waters around Key Largo are an ecologically fascinating place where freshwater from the Everglades mixes with the saltwater of Florida Bay. Everglades National Park abuts the near-shore waters of Key Largo to the west providing a home for an array of wildlife including bottle-nosed dolphin, crocodiles, sea turtles, alligators, and manatees.
Near Islamorada at Long Key State Recreation Area await nature trails for wildlife discovery, while Windley Key Quarry Fossil Reef State Geologic Site houses acres of fossilized coral and an environmental center.
While most of the waters around Marathon are open to fishing, some areas have been set aside purely for eco-tourism and fish viewing by divers and snorkelers. Sombrero Reef, one of the most beautiful sections of North America's only living coral barrier reef, lies several miles offshore and is protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Marathon is also home to the Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital, operated in an effort to preserve two of Florida's most famous marine creatures.
In the Lower Keys, the National Key Deer Refuge – a large expanse of mostly undeveloped pinelands – protects the diminutive and sometimes elusive Key Deer.
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Guided Kayak Tour - Lazy Dog Charters
Relax and explore the shallow, calm, blue-green waters, exploring mangroves and
the wildlife of the Key's inhabitants. See tropical fish, crabs, sea stars,
jellyfish, sea cucumbers, sponges and various aquatic birds while being guided
in a kayak at a leisurely pace.
Location: Hurricane Hole Marina
Cost: $35 per person
Times Offered: Reservations required
Duration: 2 hours
Activity Level: High
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Kayak Tour - Lazy Dog Charters
Enjoy the waters of Key West on your own. Rentals include a map of the local
waters and places to explore. Private charters, customized trips welcomed.
Pickups available.
Location: Hurricane Hole Marina
Cost: $20 - half day; $30 - full day
Times Offered: Reservations required
Activity Level: High
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Glass Bottom Boat Reef Tour - Fury Water Sports
Explore dramatic underwater vistas generally reserved for scuba divers from a
glass bottom boat. A wide variety of fish and other sea creatures await you as
you gaze into the underwater world of Key West. Fury Catamaran Glass Bottom Boat
offers a seated sun deck and air-conditioned, enclosed viewing area as well as
restrooms and a snack bar.
Location: Zero Duval Street
Cost: $35 per person
Times Offered: 12PM & 2PM
Duration: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy
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