| Refuge Management
Designated wilderness, Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is primarily managed as
part of the natural coastal environment. On occasion, prescribed
burns may be conducted and exotic plants such as Brazilian pepper
may be removed.
Bird and wildlife surveys are conducted on various Refuge islands
to gather use and trend data for wildlife species.
Visitor services are focused on Atsena Otie
Key to provide as much protection as possible to the remaining
islands.
A lease agreement with the University of Florida allows for the
operation of a Marine Science Lab on Seahorse Key. Other than special
events hosted one to two times per year, the interior of the island
is closed to all public entry.
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