Virtual Field Trip to the Florida Keys

Upper Keys: Location 1 - Key Largo Dry Rocks


Key Largo Dry Rocks are a shallow water part of the barrier reef off Key Largo. In this underwater photo, the surface of the sea is seen at the top.


sea fans on shallow reef

Colonial corals in the foreground, and slender sea fans behind. The latter are a form of soft coral.

question mark button How do these two very different forms of colonial coral resist wave and storm action? Think about this, then click on the button to the left.