by Education Coordinator | Apr 10, 2024 | Latest News
If you’ve been out to Pigeon Key before, you may have seen one of our fellow “residents” on the island… Edgar! He is a beloved Great White Heron. His left foot is misshapen (unknown why/how), but he can still walk and fly perfectly. He first...
by Education Coordinator | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog, Latest News
If you’ve visited Pigeon Key before, you’ve probaby noticed we have a few resident Nurse Sharks in our saltwater pool. The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is one of many species of sharks we see in our waters in the Florida Keys. They are typically...
by Education Coordinator | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog, Latest News
The Portuguese Man O’ War, Physalia physalis, is a highly specialized marine organism with fascinating biology and ecology. This species is found in waters all around the world, including in the Florida Keys. The Portuguese Man O’ War is often mistaken for a...
by Education Coordinator | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog, Latest News
Atlantic Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) are large, silvery sport fish commonly found throughout Florida and the Florida Keys. Tarpon can grow up to 8 feet in length, weigh up to 350 pounds, and live over 50 years. It’s no wonder they are called the “silver king!” A...
by Education Coordinator | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog, Latest News
The Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) is a majestic creature that can be seen gliding through the waters here in the Florida Keys as well as tropical waters around the world. They can have wingspan of up to 10 feet and can get to 16 feet in length. Their large...
