Plastic Straws – Council talks ordinance following action in Key West
Curious to know the impact plastic pollution plays in the environment? Just watch WLRN’s “Troubled Waters: A Turtle’s Tale,” or the 2016 documentary “A...
Fertilizer ordinance approved in bid to protect near shore waters
There’s such a thing as too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to the harmful effects associated with excess nutrients, such...
Oxitec reveals new technology up for EPA consideration
In 2018, Oxitec’s proposal to test the release of biologically modified mosquitoes to combat biting invasive populations was bandied back and forth between the...
Coral researchers collaborate to restore reef
Amulti-agency team of scientists took over the tanks at Keys Marine Lab in Layton recently for coral “spawning week,” collecting coral eggs and sperm...
What FEMA flood maps mean for residents, real estate
The much-anticipated day has finally arrived: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released its draft floodplain maps, which will affect how insurance rates...
Lionfish Derby at Postcard Inn set for Sept. 13-15
They’re invasive, tasty and worth hunting for. On Sept. 13-15, Reef Environmental Education Foundation presents the final leg of the 2019 Lionfish Derby Series...
Foundation formed to support sanctuary goals
A newly-formed foundation is setting out to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary by connecting people to the ecosystem and inspiring stewardship.
Lad Akins,...
Mucarsel-Powell backs NOAA Blueprint Review
The Florida Keys’ representative in the U.S. House is lending her support and encouragement to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s newly-released Restoration Blueprint....
Village talks impacts, steps to address sargassum
Swaths of sargassum are piling the shores near and far from the Keys to the Caribbean. And while Islamorada isn’t the only one dealing...
Endangered Local Species May Lose Federal Protection
As federal protections for animals see further cuts from the Trump administration, a beloved local species may be the first to feel the aftershocks....
