Everglades & Dry Tortugas, Biosphere reserve in Florida Keys, United States.
The reserve spans over 1.5 million acres of wetlands, mangroves, and coral reefs, forming a network of interconnected marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas, constructed between 1846 and 1875, served as a military outpost to protect shipping channels in the Gulf of Mexico.
Native Americans of the Calusa and Tequesta tribes maintained settlements throughout the Everglades region for over 2000 years before European contact.
Visitors need to arrange transportation by boat or seaplane to reach Dry Tortugas, while the Everglades offers multiple entrance points with established visitor centers.
The combination of freshwater marshes and marine environments creates specific conditions for rare species like manatees, American crocodiles, and wood storks.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 25.03000,-80.75000
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:02
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23.7 km
Florida Keys Memorial
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44 km
Flamingo Campground
22.7 km
Everglades Homestead Entrance Station
43.7 km
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