Florida is most known for its busy beaches and high-population cities, but it is also filled with beautiful natural settings ripe for scientific exploration. This is the ideal location for scientists working in the fields of marine biology or oceanography. FloridaSmart is here to help you find anything you might want to know about Florida's environment and its scientific achievements.

Florida Mangroves Ecoregion

Florida Mangroves is an ecosystem in Florida where the land is dominated by mangroves. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow along the coast line from Central to South...

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Florida Swamps

Florida is home to some of the most unique and diverse swamps where the water level is high, the geography of the area is flat, and rainfall is abundant. Located along...

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Florida Caves

Florida is home to a wide variety of unique and amazing caves and caverns. From the state’s northern panhandle to its southern tip, there are hundreds of...

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Sinkholes in Florida

Sinkholes are common in Florida due to the state’s unique geological makeup. Florida has more sinkholes than any other state in the U.S. Sinkholes can cause a lot...

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Florida Wetlands

Florida is known for its abundance of natural wetlands, including marshes, swamps, bogs and more. These fascinating ecosystems are important to the health of the...

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Florida Everglades

The Everglades is a vast, unique wetland ecosystem in southern Florida, often called the “River of Grass” due to its slow-moving water and sawgrass marshes...

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Florida Preserves

Florida is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse natural areas in the world. From secluded beaches, to lush forests, to vast wetlands and swamps...

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Florida’s Forests

Florida is home to 3 National Forests and 38 State Forests. Florida’s National Forests are Apalachicola, Ocala, and Osceola. Most if not all of these National...

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