a large group of fish swimming around a coral reef

THEN & NOW: EXPLORING THE FLORIDA KEYS UNDERWATER WITH FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHEN FRINK

Stephen Frink is one of the most prolific underwater photographers in the world. In his latest lecture at the History of Diving Museum in...
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FISH REPORT: CHECK OUT PATCH REEFS DURING COOL SEASON

Last week we had a lot of green water as I mentioned in last week’s tip. As a result, we had a solid bite...
a close up of a crab on the ground

DIVE REPORT: CRABS WE ACTUALLY WANT!

Conditions this past week were a little windy, and the northwest winds brought in some cooler temperatures. It’s not full-on wetsuit season yet, but...
a group of men sitting on top of a boat

DIVE REPORT: NEW ADVENTURES & A NEW CORAL NURSERY

This past week, conditions were pretty good. We had a little bit of rain, but the visibility was spectacular. Have you ever dove in...
a group of people standing around a pile of trash

IN PICTURES: COMMUNITY CLEANUP NETS 800 LBS. OF DEBRIS AT TAVERNIER PARK

Various community and environmental organizations gathered at Tavernier’s Harry Harris Park for a debris cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 18. Joining...
a raccoon looking through a wire fence

FWC EVALUATES TRAPPING RULES & SEEKS INPUT ON HUMANE METHODS

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback as staff begin to evaluate rules addressing regulated wildlife trapping. Staff are...

STATE & FEDS TEAM UP TO COMBAT RISING MANATEE DEATHS

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are working to address a manatee unusual mortality...

‘HAVANA NIGHT’ FUNDRAISER BENEFITS LOCAL MUSEUM

The Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation put on its fifth annual signature event, “A Havana Night at the Museum,” with title sponsor Islamorada...
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUP OPENS NEW CENTER IN ISLAMORADA

After nearly a year since signing off on a contract with the Village of Islamorada, Florida Bay Forever has announced the opening of the...
a group of fish swimming around a jellyfish

DIVE REPORT: VISITORS, NIGHT DIVES & CORAL PLANTING

Dive conditions this week were decent, which is saying a lot for this time of the year. We had a little wind, but our...