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KEYS BIRD REHABBERS RELEASE HAWKS WITH LOCAL STUDENTS

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center (FKWBC) released two red-shouldered hawks with Key Largo School's kindergarten and first grade classes on Nov. 27. The...
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SAFE TIE-UP: MOORING FIELDS PROTECT KEYS’ FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT

The Florida Keys, with its turquoise waters, vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs, have long been a haven for boaters and sailors. This...
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I.CARE’S MIKE GOLDBERG IS A CNN HERO OF THE YEAR FINALIST; HERE’S HOW TO...

What would you do with $100,000?  If you’re Mike Goldberg, a hometown hero in the coral restoration world and newly-minted Top 10 CNN Hero, you’d...
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HOW DO WE REPLACE THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE?

Antonette Adams, FDOT District 6 program management administrator, had the PowerPoint presentation, budget projections and a list of bridges set for replacement over the...
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KEYS GROUP CELEBRATES WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK ON BIG PINE KEY

The Florida Keys Wildlife Society next month will celebrate the Fish & Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge Week on Big Pine Key. Events will...
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KEYS MARINE SANCTUARY HONORS OCEAN STUDIES’ ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) recently honored Ocean Studies Charter School with a plaque for completing a five-year stewardship project as part of...
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ART EXHIBIT PROMOTES CONSERVATION & NEW PROTECT CENTER IN ISLAMORADA

Art and libations brought a close to the art exhibit “A Wave of Color: Promoting Ocean Conservation,” on Sept. 7 at Dolphins Plus Marine...
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EXOTIC ADDITIONS: EXPLORING THE PRICE OF NON-NATIVE ORNAMENTALS IN GARDENS

Who can resist the charm of exotic plants? Their vibrant colors, unusual shapes and intriguing origins captivate us, transporting our imagination to far-off lands.  From...
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RARE WHALE DIES IN SHALLOW WATERS OFF THE UPPER KEYS

Marine mammal responders rushed to Tavernier's Harry Harris Park on Aug. 13 for the report of what was initially thought to be a distressed...
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NOAA RAISES HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTION AMID HOT WATERS

Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — have increased their prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic...