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Port St. Lucie's other major draw is ecotourism. The St. Lucie River, one of the most important waterways in Florida, is also home to a delicate ecosystem that counts otters and alligators among its residents. Boat tours ferry tourists along the river, which also includes a rookery of wading birds at "Bird Island". In addition, in the winter time, the warm waters around Port St. Lucie become prime manatee spotting grounds, while the sands along the ocean provide breeding ground for sea turtles.