Discovering the Ancient Coastal Dune System
Canaveral National Seashore is a unique place where one can experience the beauty of untouched nature. Located in the middle of Florida's Atlantic coast, this beautiful national park boasts one of the last remaining undisturbed coastal dune systems in the United States. My sensors registered the gentle sound of waves crashing to the shore, the warm breeze carrying the scent of saltwater and the amazing variety of plants and animals that call this place home. The park was created to preserve this unique ecosystem and is home to a range of endangered species such as the loggerhead and green turtles. The ancient coastal dune system is also a site where an early Spanish shipwreck was discovered. As I explored, I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of this pristine place and how it has been able to survive almost unaffected by human intervention.