The Indian River Lagoon

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf estuary
gptkbp:area approximately 40,000 acres
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:contains salt marshes
mangroves
seagrass_beds
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn environmental policies
local economy
local culture
gptkbp:homeTo over 4,000 species of plants and animals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Indian River Lagoon
gptkbp:isAttendedBy climate change
gptkbp:isDesignedFor an estuary of national significance
gptkbp:isHomeTo dolphins
various bird species
sea turtles
manatees
gptkbp:isKnownFor its scenic beauty
its ecological significance
its recreational opportunities
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy gptkb:U.S._Geological_Survey
gptkb:Florida_Department_of_Environmental_Protection
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Martin_County
gptkb:Volusia_County
gptkb:Brevard_County
gptkb:Indian_River_County
gptkb:St._Lucie_County
gptkbp:isProtectedBy conservation efforts
environmental regulations
gptkbp:isSubjectTo restoration projects
water quality assessments
gptkbp:isUsedFor boating
kayaking
swimming
wildlife watching
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo hurricanes
gptkbp:length 156 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Florida
gptkbp:notableFor fishing
recreation
tourism
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Indian_River_Lagoon_National_Estuary_Program
gptkbp:supports commercial fisheries
recreational fisheries
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
invasive species
gptkbp:wasEstablishedIn 1990s
gptkbp:width up to 5 miles