Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve

The Estero Bay Estuary is bordered on the west by a chain of barrier islands, which include Estero Island, Long Key, Lovers Key, Black Island, Big Hickory Island and Little Hickory Island, from north to south respectively. Within the estuary are hundreds of islands, many with no upland area.

Mangrove trees are by far the most dominant vegetation in the bay, although extensive seagrass beds are found within the shallow bays and sounds.

Last Modified: Thursday, Oct 03, 2024 - 09:39am