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 | | This lagoon located on the eastern Atlantic coast of Florida abodes the “cradle of the ocean”, as it is an ecologically rich estuary, which supports over 4,300 plant and animal species and enfolds of the land and spirit a portion of eastern Florida’s mangroves and salt marshes (Barile, 2001, p1). |
 | | HISTORY: Jupiter Island is considered to be, the United States most affluent residential spot, and 73 acres of preserve coastal strand that is managed by The Nature Conservancy has been set aside for ecological protection and privacy for residents. |
 | | Florida’s topography is Karst, this occurs “when limestone interacts with underground water, the water dissolves the limestone to form karst topography — an amalgamation of caves, underground channels, and a rough and bumpy ground surface” (Geography, 2003, p1). |
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