“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...
“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...
Where are we with the Restoration Blueprint? — How the review process works
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary released its Restoration Blueprint on August 20, 2019, opening five months of public comment.
The document includes four alternatives. Alternative...
Council to Craft Response to Restoration Blueprint
Monroe’s Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution during its Nov. 20 meeting urging the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to hear stakeholder comments,...
“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...
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...
“Water Quality, Law Enforcement and Education need to be adequately assessed.”
As expected, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint is encountering enormous pushback from all sectors and user groups throughout the Florida Keys....
“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...
6.2% Coral Cover? Say no More
NOAA’s Restoration Blueprint was introduced at the Sanctuary Advisory Council’s meeting in August, and the community has been buzzing about it since. The proposal...
Key West forum draws outspoken crowd
Maritime professionals in the Lower Keys were nearly unanimous Tuesday in their opposition to new rules being proposed for the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary....
