Florida Keys
Southernmost continental islands
The Florida Keys are a chain of low-lying islands extending southwest from the southern tip of Florida, connected by the Overseas Highway.
The archipelago separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and includes Key Largo, Islamorada, and Key West.
Known for coral reefs, fishing, and a laid-back tropical atmosphere: We're driving down to the Keys for the weekend.
Land surrounded by water
- caysLow coral islets
- chainLinked segments forming length
- Key WestFlorida Keys terminus
- Key LargoFlorida's largest key
Marathon · US Route 1 · shoals · channels · straits · lagoons · sandbars · Gulf of Mexico
Portable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- spearfishingAquatic hunting with sharp poles
- wreck divingExploring sunken vessels underwater
- underwaterBelow the surface
visibility · dive shops · glass-bottom boats · freediving · night dives · lobstering · treasure hunting
Tropical plants with fronds
- turquoise watersBlue-green ocean areas
- trade windsReliable equatorial air currents
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- sunshineDirect rays from above
hurricanes · coconut palms · bougainvillea · frangipani · mangroves · sea grapes · balmy · sultry
Large aquatic grazing mammals
- sea turtlesOcean-dwelling shelled reptiles
- dolphinsSmart aquatic mammals
- tarponLarge silvery game fish
- bonefishTropical shallows game species
permit · barracuda · lobster · conch · grouper · snapper · parrotfish · nurse sharks
Underwater rock or coral formation
- brain coralRidged colonial sea animal
- fire coralVenomous colonial marine animal
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- bleachingChemical color removal
barrier reef · limestone · fossilized · protected · restoration · nurseries · spawning · coral gardens
Leisure travel destinations
- beachfrontLand bordering the sea
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- island hoppingTraveling between nearby landmasses
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
fishing charters · kayaking · paddleboarding · parasailing · jet skiing · sailing · houseboat · tiki bars
islands
Land surrounded by water
Key Largo · Marathon · US Route 1 · shoals · channels · straits · lagoons · sandbars · Gulf of Mexico · Atlantic
scuba
Portable underwater breathing gear
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- spearfishingAquatic hunting with sharp poles
- wreck divingExploring sunken vessels underwater
underwater · visibility · dive shops · glass-bottom boats · freediving · night dives · lobstering · treasure hunting
palm trees
Tropical plants with fronds
- turquoise watersBlue-green ocean areas
- trade windsReliable equatorial air currents
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
sunshine · hurricanes · coconut palms · bougainvillea · frangipani · mangroves · sea grapes · balmy · sultry · rainy season
manatees
Large aquatic grazing mammals
- sea turtlesOcean-dwelling shelled reptiles
- dolphinsSmart aquatic mammals
- tarponLarge silvery game fish
bonefish · permit · barracuda · lobster · conch · grouper · snapper · parrotfish · nurse sharks · stingrays
reef
Underwater rock or coral formation
- brain coralRidged colonial sea animal
- fire coralVenomous colonial marine animal
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
bleaching · barrier reef · limestone · fossilized · protected · restoration · nurseries · spawning · coral gardens
resorts
Leisure travel destinations
- beachfrontLand bordering the sea
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- island hoppingTraveling between nearby landmasses
road trip · fishing charters · kayaking · paddleboarding · parasailing · jet skiing · sailing · houseboat · tiki bars · seafood
- islandsisland, isle, isles, islet, islets
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