A look beneath the surface

Diving off the waters of the Keys brings all sorts of adventure and excitement, as you never know what you’ll swim upon. One day,...

Sanctuary’s expert talks about sources, restoration and why it matters

As the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary wades through the Restoration Blueprint public meetings, discussions, drafts and revisions processes, water quality remains a primary...

THE LATEST AND GREATEST MARINE TECH

With products engineered for life outside, the tech company Garmin is giving customers the chance to spend time pursuing their passions. From GPS navigation...

WHAT’S HOT S – The best of the newest boats

2021 Valhalla Boatworks V41 Viking, the sportfishing icon, has introduced its star in the center console market — the Valhalla. It has a stepped-V, ventilated...

Mote scientists celebrate huge breakthrough in coral restoration

When Hanna Koch, coral reproduction scientist at Mote’s Summerland Key facility, talks about spawning, or coral sex, she gets excited.  Last year, Koch hit a...

GEAR UP

Trailering: easy & safe Ever seen the guy move his truck 2 inches, get out and go back to check the position of his hitch...

Shark Week 2020 – 32 years of big biting fun

Shark Week is an annual, week-long celebration of all things sharks. For many, it’s the one time of the year they get to experience...

Propeller strikes can cause serious harm

There’s no better way to spend a summer day in the Keys than on the boat. Crystal clear waters mixed with hot temperatures in...

Citizen-science experiences educate and amuse

In the Keys, it’s no secret that everything revolves around the reef and its health. From local fish at restaurants to weekend trips on...

GOOD FOR YOU AND THE BLUE – Products protect reef, help nonprofits

Here in the Keys, it’s all about the coral. The reef is the lynchpin of our economy and way of life and the source...