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The Florida Keys consists of a chain of islands containing the only living
barrier reef in North America. Florida Keys boating or Florida Keys sailing
allows you to fully experience this unique water ecosystem designated as part of
our National Marine Sanctuary. Do your part to preserve this unique ecosystem.
Study the marine charts, ask for local advice and if needed, request a guide.
Water color can indicate areas that should be avoided. Brown areas may indicate
protected reefs and sea grass beds while white areas indicate sand bars and
shallow rubble areas. Small shallow draft boats may be able to go through areas
of green water but larger boats should only go through blue areas.
Florida Keys kayaking is an ideal way to travel through the backcountry on the
north side of the Overseas Highway. This backcountry is a vast expanse of
uninhabited coral and mangrove islands, sea grass fields and tidal channels
which provides homes and breeding grounds for a wide variety of endangered and
precious species. Marathon kayaking rental places offer tours of mangrove
ecosystems, shore flats, the 7 mile bridge and other specialty tours. Meanwhile
private island kayaking is a convenient way to explore the calm waters around
our island.
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