Critters of the Mangrove Tunnels and Mudflats
Critters of the SW Florida Mangrove Tunnels and Mudflats Estuaries are where rivers and water from land meet the sea, and these vibrant places are packed full of life- in fact, 80% of seafood begins its life in these shallow protected waters. In Rookery Bay, and Southwest Florida in general, estuaries are a maze of mangrove trees whose roots hang in the water to provide shelter for small fish, oyster beds creating habitat and clean water, and mudflats where snails and sea stars roam in search of their next meal. You are sure to see tons of critters when you
