About Restoring the Reefs of Florida
Let’s all backup a minute here and inventory what we know or suspect is causing the degradation of the coral reefs. There are the various natural phenomena...
Mucarsel-Powell backs NOAA Blueprint Review
The Florida Keys’ representative in the U.S. House is lending her support and encouragement to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s newly-released Restoration Blueprint.
On Aug. 20,...
Foundation formed to support sanctuary goals
A newly-formed foundation is setting out to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary by connecting people to the ecosystem and inspiring stewardship.
Lad Akins, chapter director of...
What does a sanctuary management plan need to be truly successful?
For a sanctuary management plan to be truly successful, we should be protecting 20% to 30% or more of the habitats or ecosystems as no-take areas. And...
“I’d rather be fishing, but the collapsing fisheries brought me to the table.”
I serve on the Sanctuary Advisory Council representing recreational fishermen, from guides to anglers, and the interests of flats guides. Everything is declining. We’ve had the worst...
“Random massive closures are not the answer. Education and enforcement are what’s needed.”
Rooted in conservation since the early 50’s, the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association (“FKFGA”) has long been involved the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s (“FKNMS”) management practices...
“Now is the time to have your voice heard.”
The Board of Directors of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation encourages you to participate in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Restoration Blueprint process. Now...
“We are all on the same team, like it or not.”
There are so many things I love about this plan. I, of course, love the expansion of the sanctuary line. I love expanding the SPAs inshore and...
“We are the example. We are the stewards of our Keys.”
“To be a good fisherman, you must be a good observer.” Those words changed my life, as slight variations in tides, barometers, wind direction and moon phases...
“I don’t like that Key Largo will be made into a no anchor zone,...
If you have been living in the Keys for the last few years, you have seen the issues the reef is having. If you don’t believe that...
