Spanning 40 percent of Florida’s east coast, the Indian River Lagoon boasts one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems just outside Orlando
The word “lagoon” is a mysterious phrase evoking images of wild jungles, endless schools of fish, and protection from the open ocean. When most people think of Florida though, they’re surprised to learn this type of place exists on the doorstep of the Orlando theme parks and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.