Can you believe all the animal species that we share the planet with?! Scientist estimate there could be as many as 8.7 million. We might not get to see all of them, but we sure can see a few amazing animals just by walking down the pier to the USS Yorktown. The Yorktown is nestled in an environment called an estuary. Being in this type of environment means that there are some pretty cool creatures that we regularly see while walking our school groups abroad. If it is low tide be on the lookout for blue crabs, flounder, Atlantic stingrays, and red drum but if the tide is high keep an eye out for needle fish, dolphins, and even migrating manatees.
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