Everglades & Dry Tortugas Biosphere Reserve

The Everglades & Dry Tortugas Biosphere Reserve (established 1976) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The 636,411 hectares (2,457.20 sq mi) reserve encompasses Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, including historic Fort Jefferson and the seven Dry Tortugas islands.

Everglades & Dry Tortugas Biosphere Reserve
Snowy egrets in Everglades National Park
LocationFlorida, US
Coordinates25°1′48″N 80°45′0″W
Area636,411 hectares (2,457.20 sq mi)
Established1976
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