NOAA says Florida’s coral reef is worth billions
Florida’s coral reef is far more than just a popular destination for divers and snorkelers — coral reefs are critical natural infrastructure that protects...
Oklahoma man arrested for allegedly possessing queen conch
An Oklahoma City man was cuffed after a marine deputy observed him in possession of a threatened marine species.
According to the Monroe County...
MarineLab’s Egner talks outdoor learning at upcoming Pennekamp State Park lecture
The next talk in the 35th annual lecture series, “A Delicate Balance of Nature,” will highlight how outdoor learning can influence ocean conservation.
Hosted by...
Can coral sex help save Florida’s reefs? Annual coral spawning brings optimism
For coral, sex is a numbers game.
Every summer, days after the July full moon, elkhorn and staghorn corals release eggs and sperm into the...
Open House: New Gulfside artificial reefs give Keys marine life more places to call...
New homes for marine life are waiting in the Gulf. And the door’s wide open.
As the rest of the Florida Keys led a mad...
Rallies planned for Aug. 29 to defend endangered species protections
The Endangered Species Coalition, Oceana and the Surfrider Foundation will assemble elected officials, concerned residents, business leaders, fishing families, dive operators and other Florida...
Key deer safely removed from CFK’s Big Pine Key property
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), cooperating veterinarians and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collaborated to...
A week under the sea: State funding supports research trips at Keys’ new undersea...
New funding from the state of Florida will fund a week underwater in the Florida Keys for research teams.
Ocean engineering firm Deep has received...
Manatee rescued in Marathon succumbs to injuries after boat strike
On July 22, Dolphin Research Center (DRC) responded to an urgent call to assess and rescue an adult manatee near Faro Blanco Resort following...
Big lady on board: Turtle Hospital treats massive loggerhead patient
Marathon’s Turtle Hospital is currently caring for one of the largest patients in its four-decade history of aquatic rescues – and early signs are...
