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PHIL FOSTER MEMORIAL PARK Phil Foster Memorial Park Snorkel Trail You don't have to venture far to discover fabulous in Palm Beach County. Please review these tips/rules for a safe snorkeling adventure: SNORKEL SAFELY Do Your Homework and have a great time · Learn about fish, coral reefs and the

Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. Photo Credit: Knowing what you're looking at will Elaine Blum make your snorkeling more enjoyable. Ask Questions · If unfamiliar with the area, ask a lifeguard or a local patron about the diving conditions. Be Aware of · The best time to snorkel is within 2 hours before and up to the slack tide. You will need a diver’s flag which can be purchased at any dive shop. The flag is red with a white stripe from the upper left corner to the lower right corner. Attach the flag to a float. Sunscreen Safety Know Your Stay in Control Observe Do Not · Be in control of your fins at · Observe animals exhibiting · Put sunscreen on at least ½ hour Limitations Feed Fish all times in order to avoid their natural behaviors before entering the water so it · K n o w y o u r p e r s o n a l kicking the coral or kicking rather than stimulating soaks into your skin instead of swimming limitations and up sand and sediment. them to entertain yourself. Do Not Step being washed away by the water snorkeling abilities and Underwater, a frog kick is · Do not step on coral or any and adhering to life remain alert to them. preferable to a flutter kick Do Not Touch hard bottom surfaces. for this purpose. · Always make sure that if you Choose a Buddy · Take photos, but don’t step down, you are stepping touch anything and you are on sand. · Always snorkel with a buddy! It is strongly discouraged from · Be aware of the sand as more f un to share awesome taking marine life. Photos well. Lots of little creatures experiences and if something Enjoy the Snorkel Trail and help us are a great way to capture use the sandy bottom as unpredictable happens, you have preserve this beautiful marine t h e u n d e r w a t e r w o r l d their home. somebody to help you. environment. Thank You! without leaving your mark and doing har m to the environment. Control Your Learn more about the Lake Worth Lagoon at www.LWLI.com Spear Guns Are · If , practice Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Not Permitted proper and buoyancy Parks and Recreation Department control to avoid disturbing the www.pbcparks.com bottom. Department of Environmental Resources Management www.pbcgov.com/erm