KEYS MARINE SANCTUARY SUPERINTENDENT LANDS NEW JOB ON THE WEST COAST
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has selected Sarah Fangman, superintendent at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, as West Coast region director. She replaces...
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT: TIPS TO DISPOSE WASTE & SECURE YARDS DURING STORM...
Tropical Storm Debby was a stark reminder of our responsibility to prepare for the storm season. In less than a year, we can accumulate...
1,527 INVASIVE LIONFISH COLLECTED DURING REEF DERBY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
Fourteen teams of scuba divers took to the water and collected 1,527 invasive lionfish during the 2024 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival, hosted...
CORAL BLEACHING HINDERS ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY
Florida’s Coral Reef is a national treasure spanning more than 350 miles from Martin County to the Dry Tortugas. It supports an amazing diversity...
DOES MONROE COUNTY REALLY RECYCLE?
My primary question is, “Does Monroe County really recycle?” It is met with a resounding “yes.”
Monroe County's recycling efforts have seen a significant improvement...
THE BATTLE AGAINST BLOOD SUCKERS REACHES MILESTONE
In 1949, the Florida state legislature passed a bill paving the way for the creation of what is now known as the Florida Keys...
KEYS SCHOOLS NOW HAVE COMPOSTABLE UTENSILS & TRAYS THANKS TO KEY LARGO STUDENTS
Key Largo School is repeatedly named as a Gold Level Everglades Champion School by the Everglades Foundation. The students in all grades at KLS...
SEA CELEBRATION: REEF FEST RETURNS WITH SEMINARS, DIVING & PARTY
Ocean lovers who enjoy diving, snorkeling and kayaking eco-tours can explore and learn about the latest in Florida Keys marine conservation Thursday through Sunday,...
FLORIDA KEYS ON THE VERGE OF DEPLOYING NEW ARTIFICIAL REEFS
The Florida Keys are on the doorstep of the first in a new series of state-funded artificial reefs, according to a presentation from county...
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE — AND WHY WE SHOULD ADD REPAIR
The “3 Rs” concept — Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle — has long been a cornerstone of environmental sustainability and waste management strategies. These principles...