Are there coral reefs by Miami Beach?

Most reef-building corals are found in waters with a depth less than 25 meters. South Florida is the only region in North America that embodies these specific requirements. Miami-Dade County's reef tract stretches the full length of the county, from Miami Beach to the southern limits of Biscayne National Park.



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