Ecosystem
Name of our Bay
Biscayne
The start of hurricane season
June
Also known as "sea cow"
Manatee
This reptile has a long, V-shaped snout and is found in saltwater
Crocodile
This type of tree has long, tangled roots and helps stop erosion
Mangroves
Calm part of the hurricane found in the center
The eye
Spiny creature that hides in holes and has long antennae
Spiny lobster
Marine mammals that can jump
Dolphins
Colorful underwater habitat made by tiny animals
Coral reefs
Highest hurricane category
5
Slow-moving reptile lays its eggs in the sand and swims in Biscayne Bay
Sea turtle
This pink, long-legged bird gets its color from the shrimp it eats
Flamingo
Name the under water ecosystem of grass in Florida's coast
Seagrass beds
What is a storm surge?
Flooding
This soft-bodied ocean animal has tentacles and stings but isn’t a fish!
Jellyfish
Shark that has a fruit name
Lemon shark
Mix of saltwater and freshwater
Brackish water
Hurricanes get stronger with...
Warm water
Tiny sea organism that is also a character in Sponge Bob
Plankton
This crab has black-tipped claws
Stone crab