Shell Key Preserve, Nature reserve in Pinellas County, Florida, US.
Shell Key Preserve encompasses 1,800 acres of barrier islands, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Pinellas County obtained the lease from Florida state government in 2000, establishing the area as an official wildlife preservation zone.
The preserve functions as a primary location for scientific research on shorebird populations, including reddish egrets, great blue herons, and Wilson's plovers.
Access to Shell Key requires water transportation, with options including the Shell Key Shuttle from Merry Pier or personal watercraft launches from Pinellas Bayway.
The geography changes constantly due to natural forces, as demonstrated in 2015 when shifting sands closed a channel between the north tip and mainland.
GPS coordinates: 27.66222,-82.73694
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:25
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