What changes as land meets the sea? Join us for an immersive walk from the Atlantic Ocean to the Matanzas River estuary, crossing dunes, maritime forest and mangroves.<\/p>\n
EXPLORE COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST HANDS-ON & INTERACTIVE
\n<\/strong>Dunes & Beach \u2014 How do sea oats, beach morning glory and coquina rocks protect and shape the shoreline?
\nMaritime Hammock\u2014What roles do trees, vines, ferns and epiphytes play in providing habitat and shelter?
\nMangrove Estuary\u2014Why is this area called the \u201cNursery of the Sea?” Discover marsh grasses, mangroves, oyster bars, fish, crabs and birds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>How healthy is our local estuary? Join our citizen science team to investigate.
\nWhat do salinity, pH, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, plankton, wildlife, plants, weather and tides tell us about ecosystem health?
\nCollect real data and use evidence to explore estuary vitality.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>What tiny details reveal the big picture? Use Discovery Cards, jeweler\u2019s loupes and field tools to observe, question and discover.
\nShare your findings and help build understanding of Florida\u2019s coast.
\nNo science experience needed\u2014just curiosity!<\/p>\n