Message From The Manager

As the largest aquatic preserve in Florida, spanning nearly 1 million acres along our stunning Gulf Coast, this area is one of the most pristine and ecologically diverse marine habitats in the state. Here, our vast seagrass meadows play a critical role in supporting fish, sea turtles and other marine life while also helping to protect our coastline. We’re proud to safeguard this unique and vital ecosystem, where freshwater rivers meet the Gulf, creating a habitat that’s essential to Florida's natural beauty and biodiversity.

Sincerely, 

Sandra Chupinsky