Eco-Friendly Florida Offers
a Wealth of Fresh Air, Water and Sunshine
Florida, also known as the Sunshine State,
lies on a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf
of Mexico and the Straits of Florida.
Encompassing both tropical and
sub-tropical climates, the state includes extensive and beautiful
natural habitats that are home to many rare and endangered species.
Dolphins, whales, turtles, manatees,
snakes, crocodiles and deer are just a few of the animals that
make their home in this region, and many migratory birds come
to Florida for the winter.
The fourth most populous state
in the US, Florida also attracts more than 60 million visitors
a year and thousands of people move to Florida each year. With
lakes, rivers, oceans, beaches, forests and parks, there's a
lot to see in Florida.
Tourists come to visit the state's
amusement parks as well as the many eco-attractions that are
available, while others enjoy the warm weather all year round.
While tourism helps the economy, it can also pose a danger to
the state's beautiful natural habitats and resources.
Balancing Tourism And Preservation
Some of the issues that Florida
faces are the need to balance constructing accommodation for
visitors and residents with environmental preservation.
Florida is believed to have huge
offshore energy reserves. Although drilling there is currently
forbidden, any change to that policy could result in further
environmental damage. As more visitors to the region take to
the water, the habitat of species such as the manatee is also
under threat.
Despite its nickname, Florida
is often affected by severe weather such as tornadoes and hurricanes.
It is not certain whether these are completely natural occurrences
or have increased due to global warming. Florida also faces the
issue of the red tide, a type of toxic algae that affects the
water.
Florida has several laws in place
to protect some of its best known natural environments. It also
has an extensive network of state parks, many of which have been
created to protect these environments and the flora and fauna
that exist in them.
These parks manage to meet the
twin aims of appealing to tourists while keeping the environments
safe. For example, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park allows
visitors to see how coral reefs grow and view the wide range
of marine life that exists on coral reefs, without getting close
enough to damage the reef.
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RITMO!® FLORIDA LATIN TROPICAL THEME DESTINATIONS
Miami * Ft. Lauderdale * Boca Raton * West Palm Beach * Daytona Beach * Cocoa Beach * Boynton Beach * Key West
Orlando * Naples * Tampa Bay * Sarasota * Jacksonville * Melbourne * Coral Springs * Hollywood * St. Petersburg * Miami Beach
Sanibel * Marco Island * Deerfield Beach * Clearwater * Vero Beach * Jupiter * Stuart * Delray Beach * Ponte Vedra Beach
