Mangroves are found in the waters surrounding Key Biscayne. Unfortunately, acts have had to be taken by the law to preserve and conserve them. There are three primary types of mangroves in Florida. They are the red, black, and white mangroves. Key Biscayne is the home to the red and black mangroves.
Red mangroves appear everywhere in the tropics.
Black mangroves have been called salt trees because at times their gray-green leaves are covered with tiny particles of salt absorbed from the tides. Mangroves are more valuable than one would think. Mangroves give shelter to a variety of strange creatures, including blue crabs, plankton, hermit crabs, toad fishes, snakes, shrimp, lobster, raccoons, and all sorts of beautiful birds. Additionally, sea turtles, sharks, and the endangered manatee enjoy the abundant food supply in the mangroves. The red mangrove leaves that float are an essential part of the mangrove wilderness food chain.