shellShell collectors, who say the keyKey beaches are the best places in the United States for shells, have the best luck after high tide. bird-watchersBird-watchers are interested in the herons, pelicans, and egrets that stop in the keysKeys on their migratory routes. variousVarious kinds of coral abound, but their sharp edges must be handled with gloves. manyMany Spanish galleons were shipwrecked on these razor-sharp reefs, and sank with their treasures on. Grassy Key is a Flipper Sea School whichthat trains dolphins for show business or for experiments on some of the smaller keys are found key. Key deer, which weigh less than 100 pounds, are found on some of the smaller keys. They were almost extinct 20 years ago, but they are now however making a comeback. Key West, which is at the end of the Overseas Highway, is nearer to Havana, Cuba than it is to Miami. withWith its freewheeling lifestyle, and its marvelous weather, it has become a popular vacation spot. walkingWalking is a good way to see Key West, but bicycling is even better. James Audubon, Hart Crane, and Ernest Hemingway are among the famous artists and writers who have found inspiration at Key West over the years are James Audubon Hart Crane and Ernest Hemingway.