TAVERNIER CHURCH LAUNCHES COMMUNITY FOOD COMPOSTING PROJECT
Coral Isles Church on Plantation Key in Islamorada recently started a community composting project with an educational event and hands-on demonstration.
Melody Tuschel, Monroe County...
THESE CORALS COULD BE THE NEXT AQUATIC INVADERS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
There is the potential for a new aquatic invader in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys.
Pulse corals are bright-colored soft corals that are very...
KEYS CORAL GROUPS GET PROACTIVE TO BEAT THE HEAT
As summer continues to blaze on, it’s getting hotter and weirder. After last year’s coral calamities, the Florida Keys scientific and restoration community is...
THESE ECO-FRIENDLY VACATIONS ARE EASY ON THE WALLET & ENVIRONMENT
Florida offers eco-friendly vacation options catering to nature lovers and those looking to minimize their environmental impact. Here are some ideas for eco-friendly vacations...
NOAA TAKES EMERGENCY STEPS TO PROTECT BABY CORALS
NOAA has issued an emergency rule establishing three temporary special-use areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary where coral restoration partners can quickly...
PLASTIC PROBLEMS: MINUSCULE MARINE DEBRIS PLAGUES WILDLIFE
As the Florida Keys gear up for water activities, lobster mini-season and fishing seasons, we must pause and consider a pressing issue: the alarming...
SWIM ADVISORIES ISSUED FOR SEVERAL FLORIDA KEYS BEACHES AMID ELEVATED BACTERIA LEVELS
Several Florida Keys beaches are under swim warnings due to the high presence of bacteria in the nearshore waters.
On June 20, the Florida Department...
DAUGHTRY TO LEAD SANCTUARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council elected a new chair and vice chair at its June 18 meeting in Marathon while also...
REBUILDING MAUI FACES CHALLENGES ALL TO FAMILIAR FOR KEYS ISLANDERS
Maui's runway shudders as the plane lands. A bittersweet mix of emotions washes over me. It's been four years since I’ve been back to...
POLLINATORS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS ARE CRITICAL TO THE ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY
By Brynn Morey
Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated globally to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and their role in maintaining ecosystems...
