Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Description:

Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the gulf coast of Florida, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America.

The Rookery Bay and Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem is a prime example of a nearly pristine subtropical mangrove forested estuary. Rookery Bay Reserve is located in the West Florida subregion of the West Indian Biogeographic Region.

The mission of the reserve is to provide a basis for informed coastal decisions through land management, restoration, research and education. The reserve works in partnership with local communities to promote coastal stewardship.

Directions:

The reserve is five miles south of Naples, Fla.

Address:

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

300 Tower Road

Naples FL 34113

Phone:

239-417-6310

Email:

Jin.Wang@noaa.gov

Organization:

NOS - National Ocean Service