MARATHON TURTLE HOSPITAL’S NEW PATIENT IS A ‘BIG’ DEAL
The newest reptile on a journey to recovery at Marathon’s Turtle Hospital is one of its largest – and oldest – ever. Tipping the scales at 322...
PROTECT THE LOCALS: KEEPING WILD DOLPHINS SAFE MEANS KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE
Picture this: You’re out on the water, catching some fish for dinner in your prime spot when someone boats over, right on top of you. They’re loud,...
DESANTIS AXES MARINE SANCTUARY RESTORATION PLAN IN STATE WATERS
In a move striking a critical blow to the Florida Keys’ marine ecosystem, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed all components of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s...
SPINNING FISH CASES DECLINE, BUT RESEARCH INTENSIFIES
After a year in which “spinning” fish in the Florida Keys earned national headlines, there is some promising news: Reports of spinning fish are down this winter...
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS OFF THE FLORIDA KEYS HARM FISHERMEN
For South Florida’s commercial fishermen, the effects of red tides on their operations have become a grim annual reality.
The tides, named for when overproduction of the harmful...
NOAA’S RESTORATION BLUEPRINT NEARS THE FINISH LINE
With the release of an environmental impact statement and management plan reflecting the highly-anticipated Restoration Blueprint for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), the Florida Keys...
THE LOBSTER LOWDOWN: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR LEGAL ‘BUG HUNTING’ THIS SEASON
Want an all-in-one primer as you get ready to hit the water for mini-season on July 24 and 25? Unsure of what rules apply for the new...
MINI-SEASON EXPANSION LEAVES LOCALS SCRATCHING THEIR HEADS
Floridians will have one extra day of “bug-hunting” in July with an expansion of the annual lobster mini-season – and it’s leaving several Keys locals and officials...
BREAKING: LOBSTER MINI-SEASON TO EXPAND FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS
Floridians will have one extra day of “bug-hunting” in July before tourists and commercial fishermen have their shot, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a Wednesday press...
NOAA CONFIRMS FOURTH GLOBAL CORAL BLEACHING EVENT
The world is experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last...
