Introduction to Everglades Field trip!
In my opinion Florida is an ideal place to visit in order to study a wide variety of plant and animal life which it hosts. Its unique ecosystems are also fascinating study (Everglades and Cypress swamps etc.). The variation in plant species is primarily due to the hot, humid sub-tropical climate experienced in southern-Florida.
The trip was primarily focused on the wetland ecosystems in Florida, its effects on the surrounding area and the pressures it faces (land clearances,agriculture,invasive species, lightning etc.). During our trip we stayed at the Vester Marine Field station in Fort Myers near the coastline. This location was very handy due to the close proximity to the mangroves and that the fact that it's driving distance to 'Lovers Key' state park and JN 'ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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