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.


live reef and carbonate sand with green algae

In the background is live reef. In the foreground, carbonate sand has been colonized by green calcareous algae.

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