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Turtle Mound: A Glimpse into Florida’s Ancient Culture

A Unique Destination near Apollo Beach Visitor Center Introduction to Turtle Mound: Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather, and abundant wildlife. One of the best places to experience all of these things is at the Turtle Mound, located near the Apollo Beach Visitor Center at Canaveral National Seashore. We’ll take a closer

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Bioluminescent plankton illuminating dark water.
Bioluminescence

10 Places to See Bioluminescence

If you’re looking for a truly magical experience, there’s nothing quite like seeing bioluminescence in person and here are the best places to see bioluminescence. This natural phenomenon can be found in various forms all over the world. Bioluminescence is light produced by living organisms and is found all over the world in waterways you’d never expect. If you’re looking to see something truly amazing, check out the top 10 places to see natural bioluminescence.

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Sun setting over calm water in the Indian River Lagoon and Canaveral National Seashore .
Nature

Exploring Florida & Canaveral National Seashore with Pedal Kayaks

Pedal kayaks are powered by a pedal system instead of paddles and this means that you use your legs to power the kayak. Pedaling the kayak is more efficient and frees up your arms to do other fun activities like fishing, drinking coffee, or taking pictures. You can choose to paddle instead too. Our favorite place for pedal kayaking is Canaveral National Seashore and the Indian River Lagoon.

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Great blue heron standing on black mangroves at sunset in Canaveral National Seashore.
Nature

Mangroves in Canaveral National Seashore

Mangroves are a group of salt-tolerant trees that grow in coastal tidal mudflats and salt marshes in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. These trees have adapted to the harsh conditions of these environments and play an important role in the coastal ecosystem. Mangroves provide habitat and food for many species of wildlife, help protect against coastal erosion, and serve as nursery grounds for many fish and shellfish species.

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Comb Jellies showing bioluminescence
Bioluminescence

What is Bioluminescence?

What is bioluminescence and how does it work? Bioluminescence is a process where living organisms make light. It often happens with marine animals such as comb jellies, plankton, and bony fishes. Visitors to Canaveral National Seashore in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon can see bioluminescence created by comb jellies and plankton. This light is made by

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