Curry Hammock State Park included multiple sites and attractions such as a bird sanctuary, nature trails, and a museum explaining the history of the Florida Keys. As much as these places were interesting, my favorite part of this visit to the park was the group snorkel and kayak on the other side of the park. We saw so many types of fish and other wildlife, and as someone who had not been diving on this trip, snorkeling in these shallow waters allowed me to see what I have not been able to see yet from the surface!
The first thing I saw when I dove down was a parrotfish school near the bridge's entrance. Parrotfish are known to be prolific eaters and excretors, meaning they will eat coral and excrete coral sand which makes up most of the reef island. Find out more parrotfish facts by clicking HERE.
Some group members and I snorkeled closer to the rocks near the bridge and up the coast where there were holes in the structures where different species of fish could hide. A common sea creature I kept seeing in the caves was spiny lobsters, especially further down the shoreline. Here is a photo of the one I saw!
As we kept swimming, I spotted a yellow stingray, and when I came closer it hid in the seagrass. Here’s another photo I took of the stingray.
If you are ever in an area that may have stingrays, it’s important to shuffle your feet to be careful not to step on them. A “stingray shuffle” can prevent you from being stung by their venomous spine. Read more about the yellow stingray HERE.
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