a large turtle being held by a man

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...
a dolphin is jumping out of the water

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...
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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...
a man and a woman on a boat with a fishing rod

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...
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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...
a boat floating on top of a large body of water

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),...
a woman scubas in the ocean with a lobster

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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