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124 images Created 10 Feb 2021

A curated selection of 125 of Tony Rath’s images that have been carefully chosen by the artist as fine art prints. Our fine art prints are available on metal or Canson Rag Photographique archive paper.
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  • Sunrise through the mist behind a rainforest emergent along the Hummingbird Highway, Belize
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  • Baldy Beacon is the highest point - at 1,017 m (3,336 ft) - in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. The open grassy rolling hills provides beautiful vistas of the Chiquibul Forest and Cockscomb Range.
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  • Bladen Nature Reserve is the ‘crown jewel’ of Belize’s protected area system as one of the most biodiversity-rich, and geographically unique areas within the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor.
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  • Panorama of the Maya Mountains and Victoria Peak at sunset from South Water Caye, Stann Creek District, Belize, 1124
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  • The kaway produces thousands of small yellow flowers that are pollinated mainly by bees. The caterpillar of the magnificent blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) feeds off the leaves of the kaway.
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  • An impressive kaway swamp can be seen near the furthest reaches of the Wari Loop Trail in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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  • The upper Chiquibul River flows through some beautiful limestone formations.
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  • Large buttresses support this kaway tree (Pterocarpus officinalis) because its roots must be shallow to access the nutrients that are close to the surface of the forest floor.
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  • The Chiquibul River flows under The Natural Arch, an iconic limestone formation deep within the Chiquibul Forest.
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  • Mist floats over the valleys of the Chiquibul forest as the sun rises.
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  • The spine of the Cockscomb Mountain Range rises from the north side of the basin, sloping toward the Caribbean Sea.
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  • The shape of Victoria Peak depends on the angle you are viewing her.  From the north or south it looks like part of a cock's comb. From east or west a majestic peak as in this photo.
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  • Black and white is one of my favorite mediums to work with.  For me, it lends such a timeless look to landscape photography, almost a primeval, prehistopric look, as the Earth use to be.
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  • The silhoutte of Victoria Peak overlooks the Cockscomb Basin as the  setting sun lights the mist and dust and clouds settling in the basin.
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  • As the sun sets and the light fades on the bare rock face of Victoria Peak, parrots noisily flock and begin to look for roosting trees in pairs.
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  • The late afternoon sun illuminates the rock face of Victoria Peak, the second tallest peak in Belize by only a few feet.
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  • The setting sun lights the dust and mist in the air over the hills of the Cockscomb Basin Wilidlife Sanctuary.
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  • The cool air that gathered in the mountain valleys at night begins to warm and rises with the sun in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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  • Baldy Beacon is covered in grass so tough that when sheep were introduced as an experiment back in the 1960s, they died of indigestion. Millennia ago, while the rest of Central America was under water, Baldy Beacon was above sea level and exposed to leaching for millions of years longer than anywhere else. The result is poor soils on a set of rounded grassy hills, with views uninterrupted by any trees.
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  • Baldy Beacon is the third highest point in Belize, and because of the poor soils, supports only grasses, scrub and pines.  This paucity of forest allows unprecedented views of the Chiquibul Forest all the way to Victoria Peak and the Cockscomb Range.
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  • One of the most scenic waterfalls in Belize is Tiger Fern Falls, a rigorous hike, snaking through dense jungle before steeply ascending - and then descending - a mountain trail with panoramic views.
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  • The time to visit Crooked Tree Lagoon is when the water is low , when 100s of thousands of birds also visit. But Crooked Tree is beautiful any time of year.
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  • The Stann Creek District is home to hundreds of waterfalls, some remote and some accessible.  The Billy Barquedier National Park is extremely accessible, a short and easy 15 minute hike through a beautiful stream side forest, home to jaguar, tapir, ocelot and monkeys as well as the brilliant keel billed mot mot.
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  • Horses are ubiquitous around Crooked Tree, and when the water levels drop in the lagoon, they can be found roaming free and foraging in the middle of what once was a large lagoon.
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  • Highly gregarious, pilot whales live in groups numbering from dozens to hundreds or even thousands of individuals and feed mainly on squid. The average life span of female pilot whales is between 50-63 years. In contrast, the average life span for males is 46 years.
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  • A spawning aggregation is defined as a group of fish of the same species that are gathered together for the purpose of spawning—releasing sperm or eggs into the water column, attracting many predators.
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  • Hawksbills feed mainly on sponges by using their narrow pointed beaks to extract them from crevices on the reef, but also eat sea anemones and jellyfish. Sea turtles are the living representatives of a group of reptiles that has existed on Earth and travelled our seas for the last 100 million years.
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  • Whale sharks were once abundant at most spawning aggregation sites in Belize. The last few years has shown a sharp decline in sightings – the reason is yet unknown.
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  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve is Belize’s oldest marine reserve. What was once a depleted fishing area has now been allowed to re-generate, providing an unparalleled diving/snorkeling experience for visitors and an important refuge for marine life along the northern section of the Belize Barrier Reef.
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  • Belize is home to 3 species of sea turtle; the loggerhead, green, and hawksbill turtles. Sea turtle nesting season runs from May through to September. Sea turtles have been a protected species in Belize since 1993.
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  • Spotted eagle rays are commonly seen gliding along the deep reef ridge east of the barrier reef.
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  • SCUBA diver swimming through the branches of fallen trees that line the lip of the Mystic Pool cenote. There is a cloud of carbonate layering the bottom of the pool.
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  • SCUBA diver swimming through the branches of fallen trees that line the lip of the Mystic Pool cenote. There is a cloud of carbonate layering the bottom of the pool.
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  • A large cichlid performing brood care in the Mystic Pool of Cara Blanca by guarding the free-swimming fry (e.g. minnows, babies, etc.).
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  • The Mystic Pool has an underwater forest. Trees that have fallen into the pool become waterlogged and the trunk often sinks trunk first and embeds itself into the bottom of the pool creating a mystical forest.
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  • Closeup of coral polyps
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  • Dichocoenia stokesi is common in Belize and grows to impressive sizes. These filter feeders spend the day tucked away in their beautiful protective calyces,stretching out tentacles at night to feed.
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  • Major threats to Montastrea cavernosa include diseases such as white plague and black band disease as well as ocean acidification, coral bleaching and habitat loss.
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  • Mycetophyllia is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN primarily because it is very susceptible to bleaching and there have been localized declines throughout its range.
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  • This species is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN primarily because it is very susceptible to bleaching and diver disturbance. throughout its range
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  • It is rare to find this coral above 18m (50 feet). Colonies can be several meters across; more than 6 feet long. The coral sheet is thin and fragile so always make sure not to touch or kick this coral with your fins.
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  • Sheet coral is a deep water species of plating coral you will find at the deeper end of recreational diving limits. You can often find this delicate sheet encrusting on ledges and rocks around 30m (100 feet deep).
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  • Star Coral grows into massive colonies which can be flat or domed shape. You can find colonies of Montastrea in the shallowest part of the reef and it is possible to see this coral while snorkeling.
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  • Manatees are obligate herbivores that feed on over 60 species of aquatic plants in both fresh and salt water. Seagrass is a staple of the manatee diet, particularly in coastal areas.
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  • Belize is home to the Antillean manatee, with an estimated population of between 700 to 1,000. Belize is a regional stronghold for this globally endangered species.
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  • The sargeant Major feeds on the larvae of invertebrates, zooplankton, smaller fish, and crustaceans. Individuals of this species can form schools of several hundreds of fish.
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  • Whale sharks are attracted to the fish spawning at numerous sights around Belize’s coastal zone. As the fish release gametes into the waters, the sharks rise and dive through the clouds of eggs and sperm.
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  • Dolphins often ply the coastal zone of Belize searching for schools of fish to feed on.  They will often ride the bow waves of boats heading out to the Cayes
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  • The large red eyes serve as a defensive adaptation. If the frog sees a predator, it abruptly opens its eyes. The sudden appearance of the red eyes may startle the predator, giving the frog a chance to flee.
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  • Red-eyed treefrogs are insectivores, eating crickets, moths, grasshoppers, flies, and other insects. Sometimes, they eat smaller frogs. Tadpoles mostly eat fruit flies and crickets.
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  • Tree frogs are arboreal, meaning they spend a majority of their lives in trees; and  they are excellent jumpers. Red-eyed treefrogs are not poisonous and rely on camouflage to protect themselves.
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  • Red-eyed treefrogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests and humid lowlands of Belize
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  • The jaguar is a compact and well-muscled animal. It is the largest cat native to the Americas and the third largest in the world, exceeded in size only by the tiger and the lion. The adult jaguar is an apex predator, meaning it is at the top of the food chain and is not preyed upon in the wild.
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  • Melanistic jaguars are also known as black panthers. The black morph is less common than the spotted one. The jaguar - the largest wildcat in the Americas -  is threatened by habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, poaching and killings by ranchers in Belize.
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  • The puma, which is also commonly referred to as a cougar, mountain lion or panther, is the second largest cat in North America - the jaguar is the largest. For the most part, the cougar has no natural enemies and sits atop the food chain.
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  • The margay is one of the five wildcats in Belize. It is a small wild cat native to Belize. It is solitary and hunts at night (note the large eyes). It survives in the deep rainforests of the many protected areas of mainland Belize.
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  • Agami heron, Agamia agami, wading in jungle pool, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize
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  • The Jabiru Stork is the tallest standing bird in the Americas at 5 feet in height and an 8’ wingspan. Its heavy bill is about 12 inches long and perfectly designed to catch fish, frogs and snakes.
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  • The roseate spoonbill spends a lot of its time in shallow water feeding. It sweeps its open bill from side to side in the water to sift up food like small fish, shrimp, mollusks, snails and insects.
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  • I watched this great blue heron feed on small minnows for about an hour before it speared this large fish. Patience works. Such a deadly and efficient hunter.
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  • During the end of the dry season, the vast number of birds that feed at Crooked Tree Lagoon sometimes create special situations, like these two great lue herons colliding while feeding in the same spot.
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  • Roseate spoonbills are plentiful when the water drops in Crooked tree lagoon. They congregate in the hundreds and feed by waving their bills back and forth in the mud searching for invertebrates of any kind.
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  • Early Morning Bird Flocks at Crooked Tree Lagoon
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  • Flock of wood storks,  Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize
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  • Scarlet Macaws nesting site, Chiquibul, Belize
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  • Scarlet Macaws on nest.
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  • Scarlet Macaws feeding
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  • Frigate birds are aggressive opportunistic feeders, even pirating food from its own kind by harrassing the “prey” till it drops the food.
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  • A young and beautiful scarlet macaw preening its feathers.
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  • A young, beautiful scarlet macaw preening its feathers.
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  • The Jabiru Stork is  the tallest standing bird in the Americas at 5 feet in height and an 8 foot wingspan. They arrive in Belize from Mexico in November and nest in the tall pines of the savannas and marshes of the Belizean lowlands.
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  • The inner lagoon between the mainland and the barrier reef is a perfect place to sail, with strong tradewinds and little space and time for the seas to build.
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  • With the start of the wet season, large clouds build offshore and move towards the mainland in the morning bringing much needed moisture to the land.
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  • With the start of the wet season, large clouds build offshore and move towards the mainland in the morning bringing refreshing rains.
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  • Dangriga was founded on the delta of the North Stann Creek River.  This is a very rich habitat for fish and birds.  Most mornings you will find castnet fisherman along the shore.
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  • The crescent moon leads the sun as morning dawns off Dangriga.
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  • Anytime I am on Souith Water Caye, I make sure to schedule time at the South Beach for sunrise and sunsets, cause each one is always different.
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  • During the wet season, storms often build in the morning over the sea off Dangriga. The inner lagoon is a great place to sail as strong winds have little time to build a rough sea due to the barrier reef and inner islands of the coastal zone.
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  • During the hot months of the dry season, the horses of Dangriga will often congregate in the Caribbean Sea to cool off.
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  • The osprey often take their catch to a small island on the edge of the reef curl to the south of South Water Caye. Today, that island has grown and substantial vegetation now flourishes there.
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  • One of the world’s great natural wonders, The Belize Barrier Reef, running some 190 miles (300 km) along Belize’s Caribbean coastline, is the largest reef system in the northern hemisphere, and the world’s second largest after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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  • The South Beach of South Water Caye was selected as one of the 10 Best Secret Beaches in the World by Outside Magazine. This is why.
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  • South Water Caye Marine Reserve is the second largest marine reserve in Belize. The area is a priority for conservation due to its particularly rich biodiversity, supporting extensive mangrove and seagrass systems and healthy coral reefs.
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  • This sunken tugboat sits in the western bay of Caye Caulker and is a platform for many seabirds to fish and rest safe from land predators.
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  • As the sun rises over the Belize Barrier Reef, so do the frigate birds that roost on South Water Caye. Their search for food is never ending.
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  • It is no secret that South Water Caye is my favorite place in Belize. And hammock testing is one of my favoriate activites when visiting.
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  • Kayaking the coastal zone of Belize is a big tourist attraction. The kayaks can often be seen sailing in groups, especially along the outer atolls.
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  • The drainage pattern of a river depends on the rock types and geologic structures underlying the river system. If the geology underlying a stream system is fairly uniform—rocks equally resistant to erosion in all directions, a dendritic drainage pattern - tree shaped - will develop as shown in this photo.
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  • I always fly my drone when at Souith Water Caye from this swimming platform. Never noticed this composition until I returned  the drone with the camera pointed straight down.
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  • Glover’s Reef Atoll lies at the heart of the Mesoamerican reef, the largest coral reef system in the Western hemisphere. An astounding 800 coral patch reefs dot its waters, supporting extraordinarily high biological diversity across 135 square miles.
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  • Nearly 450 mangrove cayes and sandy islands of varying sizes are contained within Belize’s reef and atolls. Several rare and endangered animal species, such as the American crocodile, are found in the area, as is the world’s largest population of Antillean manatees.
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  • Glover’s Reef Atoll supports one of the Caribbean’s largest and last remaining Nassau grouper spawning aggregations, a biological phenomenon that is becoming increasingly rare. It is one of three atolls in Belize, besides Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef.
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  • The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole, 318 m across and 124 m deep. It formed as a limestone cave during the last glacial period when sea levels were much lower. As the ocean began to rise, the cave flooded and collapsed, creating a “vertical cave” in the ocean.
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  • Turneffe Atoll, one of four atolls in the Caribbean, is Belize's newest protected area, and important habitat for commercial fisheries, manatee and crocodile.  Isolated rain showers is a typical marine forecast for Belize
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  • Mangroves are Belize’s most important habitat.  They provide many ecological functions like nutrient cycling, coastal protection, and fish-fauna nurseries.  Mangroves act as shock absorbers, reducing high tides and waves and help prevent soil erosion.
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  • Waves breaking through the clouds on the Belize Barrier Reef; the foreground is the spur and groove region, the middle is the barrier reef and at top is the sand and algae region, Belize
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  • Rays of sunlight hit the karst hills on the northern foothills of the Maya Mountains
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  • The Belize River, which provides water for a majority of the Belize people, empties into the Caribbean Sea at Belize City
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  • The many colors of the New River Lagoon shoreline, from deep lagoon waters, to sandy shoreline, to coastal vegetation.
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