Is it safe to swim in the Indian River Lagoon?
Is it safe to swim in the Indian River Lagoon? The water is generally safe for swimming, officials assure. But, as always, that depends. Inlets to flush out a balmy, stagnant lagoon are few-and-far-between. Bacteria can spike after heavy rains, with no water tests to warn the public, as on the county's ocean beaches.
Are there crocodiles in Indian River Lagoon?
The area is considered the northernmost range of the American crocodile, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says warmer temperatures and rising sea levels brought on by climate change are pushing crocs further north from their usual habitats in South Florida. The Indian River Lagoon is famous for manatees.