The Everglades is a sprawling wetland ecosystem unique to Florida and represents the largest subtropical wilderness found in North America. It is a remarkably biodiverse region with a variety of habitats that support Florida's iconic and threatened wildlife.
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Biscayne Bay is renowned for its extensive mangrove forests, containing one of the longest continuous stretches of mangroves left on Florida's East coast. Marine life thrives among the tangled roots, while lush tree canopies provide shelter for nesting birds.
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The Pelagic zone of the Western Central Atlantic is fed by the Gulf Stream, a powerful ocean current that transports warm waters from the Gulf of Mexico into the North Atlantic. This region is renowned for its biodiversity, including various species of sharks, dolphins, and large pelagic fish like sailfish and marlin.
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Download the free “Educational Toolkit” at the button below. Parents and educators will receive both a teacher guide and student e-workbook as part of the toolkit along with access to experiments and curriculum created by the International SeaKeepers Society.
The student e-workbook “Exploring South Florida Habitats,” will guide learners through the three featured habitats above, and includes Florida and US science education standard topics explored through discussion prompts, coloring pages, quizzes, and experiments. The accompanying “Teacher’s Edition” offers answer keys and supplementary resources to explore topics in-depth and enhance curriculum integration.
