Product Overview
Rare photographsthat capture the beauty of a unique ecological treasure Animmersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragileecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographswith insightful narratives to highlight a remote archipelago that has profoundecological significance. Accessible only by seaplane or boat, located70 miles west of Key West and part of UNESCO's World Networkof Biosphere Reserves, the park includes seven enchanting islands and--with 99percent of the park being underwater--a treasure trove of marine life. Throughthe lens of conservation photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro, readers will discoverlush seagrass beds, vibrant coral reefs, and mesmerizing turquoise waters thatare difficult for the public to visit. The book's nearly 200 color images areaccompanied by essays by Sarah Fangman, Cori Convertito, Curtis Hall, and NancyKlingener, individuals with intimate knowledge of the park who explore its history, culture, and environment. They elucidate the complex relationships betweennature and humanity that have long existed in the Dry Tortugas and emphasizethe importance of preserving both historic structures such as Fort Jefferson onGarden Key and the undisturbed habitats that allow countless wildlife speciesto flourish. Fromgraceful green sea turtles and magnificent frigatebirds to intricate coralformations and spectacular starry skies, the photographs in Dry Tortugasinspire awe and appreciation for an environmental sanctuary that serves as abaseline for Florida Keys ecology during a time of accelerating climate change forthe planet. Educational and emotionally resonant, this book is a powerfultestament to the park's allure and its incredibly special natural wonders. Funding for this publication wasprovided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the NationalEndowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, orrecommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily representthose of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
