Trivia: Where did the bulk of sand on Key West’s beaches come from?
Florida
Caribbean
South Carolina
Mexico
The correct answer is Caribbean
So why is this answer correct? : It may be a beach getaway, but Key West’s shores aren’t as sandy as they seem. A vast coral reef system off the coast serves as a barrier for sand. Sand is imported from the Caribbean — giving visitors that beach getaway without compromising its coral reefs.