Here at Paradise Adventures, we are quite proud of the incredible scenery and environment that we get the chance to kayak within. While taking a guided kayak tour with us off of Lido Key, you will get to experience the beauty of the Florida Mangroves. Sarasota natives are used to these majestic plants, but if you are a visitor, you may not be as aware of what they are and what is so special and unique about them.
The mangroves are one of Florida’s truly home grown species. Sometimes it comes as a shock that these trees can sustain their life in the saltwater, but in fact they have the ability to extract freshwater from the salty gulf. They are pretty amazing & not only look beautiful lining our coast, but they also help our ecosystem thrive!
As you take our Sarasota kayak tour, you will get the chance to see these mangroves up close and personal. There are even times when you will be maneuvering directly through, under, and around these plants.
But don’t just take our word for it. Take it from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection who says, “The relationship between mangroves and their associated marine life cannot be overemphasized. Mangroves provide protected nursery areas for fishes, crustaceans, and shellfish. They also provide food for a multitude of marine species such as snook, snapper, tarpon, jack, sheepshead, red drum, oyster, and shrimp. Florida’s important recreational and commercial fisheries will drastically decline without healthy mangrove forests. Many animals find shelter either in the roots or branches of mangroves. Mangrove branches are rookeries, or nesting areas, for beautiful coastal birds such as brown pelicans and roseate spoonbills.”
We guarantee that you will love spending time in these mangrove tunnels with our kayak tour guides. Make sure to book your kayak rental or your morning or afternoon guided kayak tour in Sarasota with Paradise Adventures. We can’t wait to paddle with you!