More Than Margaritaville

by Nick Hammond on Oct 12, 2023

The Florida Keys, a national treasure, is a chain of islands stretching over 200 miles that provides habitat for countless terrestrial and marine species.

Boasting the world's third-largest coral barrier reef system, the Florida Reef Tract is home to thousands of marine species, including corals, fish, sponges, and mollusks.

Endemic Species

The Keys are home to species found nowhere else on Earth. The most famous of these is the Key deer, a diminutive subspecies of the white-tailed deer, which can only be found in the Lower Keys.

Migratory Sanctuary

Beyond the marine realm, the skies of the Keys serve as vital corridors for numerous migratory birds, offering these winged travelers much-needed rest and sustenance during their extensive migrations.

Nesting species, such as the roseate tern and the white-crowned pigeon, also find sanctuary here.

Coastal Defenses

Mangrove swamps further augment the ecological richness of the Keys, playing dual roles as nurseries for young fish and as bulwarks against coastal erosion.

The hardwood hammocks, with their dense tropical vegetation, offer refuge to various birds, butterflies, and other fauna.

Creating a Community That Cares

The rich biodiversity of the Keys faces threats from climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. And that's why, through our Buy One, Plant One® initiative, we're working to replant and restore mangrove ecosystems across the globe.

Learn more about our planting efforts as we work to change the world, one mangrove at a time. 🌎🌱