The refuge includes both fresh and saltwater, and protects a large area of mangrove forest.

Activities include fishing, hunting, bird watching, kayaking and camping.

Too much of this type of grass tends to reduce the mud feeding habitats of the local shorebirds.

[3] Sea oats Usually found on sand dunes and very tolerant of salt spray, unlike most plants.

The Brazilian pepper tree has taken over thousands of acres in south Florida and is rapidly growing.

The reason they are so dangerous to South Florida is because they dry up areas that are supposed to be wet for most of the year.

[6] Black skimmer They get their name by skimming the lower part of their beak in the water to catch small fish.

Once these raccoons are removed from the smaller islands, the turtle nests tend to return.

They mostly feed on fish and other birds and can be found anywhere from rivers, lakes, marshes and coastal areas.

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