a man scubas in the ocean surrounded by colorful corals

NEW USPS STAMPS FEATURE FLORIDA KEYS MARINE LIFE

One certain stand of elkhorn coral and one “smiley” balloonfish from the Florida Keys will be making their way around the country – as...
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MARINELAB KEY LARGO HOSTS TEACHERS FROM 7 CARIBBEAN NATIONS

The ocean was the classroom and the lessons learned were invaluable.  "Honestly, this has been one of the best experiences I've ever had," said Sherma...
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TDC RELEASES VIDEO ON REGULATIONS & SAFETY FOR LOBSTER SEASONS

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has released a new video to communicate lobster harvest regulations and safety tips in advance of the two-day...
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POLICE OFFICER HELPS LOST BABY TURTLES FIND THEIR WAY BACK HOME IN THE FLORIDA...

Key West Police Officer Randy Perez responded to a unique call on the night of July 18 — a baby turtle rescue. The tiny turtles...
a couple of birds that are sitting in a tree

KEYS MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSES BOUNDARY EXPANSIONS & OTHER REGULATIONS

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Advisory Council members listened intently as an updated set of proposed regulations and a management plan — known as the...
an underwater view of seaweed and other marine life

NEW PENNEKAMP STATE PARK CORAL CAM GIVES A VIEW INTO THE BLUE

Famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau taught us, “People protect what they love, they love what they understand and they understand what they are taught.”...
a group of people standing on a dock next to a body of water

EMACIATED MANATEE RESCUED ON DUCK KEY

Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee Rescue Team (DRC), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, assisted by local residents,...
a man riding a surfboard on top of a wave in the ocean

RED BULL WAKEBOARDERS UNFAZED BY TROPICAL STORM IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

As Tropical Storm Alex churned in the Gulf of Mexico, five athletes from the elite Red Bull wakeboarding team ironed out final details for...
a man is feeding a dolphin with a bottle

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER STAFF RALLIES TO CARE FOR NEWBORN CALF

Dolphin Research Center’s newest flippered addition is in need of a few helping hands. Thankfully, she has dozens waiting in line. When DRC staff came...
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AUCTIONS CLOSE FOR 3 ICONIC KEYS LIGHTHOUSES

It’s no secret that real estate prices in the Keys are at an all-time high. Apparently, the same goes for lighthouses. In bidding wars that...