Virtual Field Trip to the Florida Keys

Middle Keys: Location 7 - Sombrero Beach, Key Vaca


View looking east of part of Sombrero Beach.


Sombrero Beach panorama

The carbonate sand and gravel of the beach extend under the water, where they form the lighter coloured areas. The darker underwater areas are seagrass beds, where the sediment has been stabilized by the roots of these marine higher plants.


Last updated: 18 April, 2002 17:33