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MORE THAN 400 LIONFISH REMOVED FROM KEYS WATERS

There are several hundred fewer invasive lionfish wreaking havoc on Florida Keys reefs thanks to the recent efforts of four local divers.  Team Forever Young,...
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FULL MOON YOGA COLLABORATION BRINGS HOPE FOR CORAL REEFS

Beneath the light of the full moon, magic sometimes happens. This is especially true on coral reefs, where, once a year, the lunar luminance...
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WORLDWIDE SPORTSMAN DONATES $25K TO I.CARE CORAL RESTORATION

“Everyone here relies on coral reefs for jobs and tourism and all of it. We know it’s important.” This is what Scott Liebert, the general...
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DOLPHIN BIOLOGY CONFIRMS THEY’RE BUILT FOR PLEASURE – KEYS WOMAN MAGAZINE

Buckle up, folks. This one might get a little awkward, but I promise you, there’s a point. Before I became a newspaper editor, I spent...
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DIVE REPORT: HAMMERHEAD SHARKS ARE OUT TO PLAY

Conditions were okay. The insane winds came down enough to start running trips again. Still, all that energy from the winds and waves takes...
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HOGFISH/GROUPER OPENER FISHING TOURNAMENT HONORS LOST CAPTAIN

May 1 marks the opening of hogfish and grouper fishing season here in the Florida Keys. For the last two years, it’s also been...
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DIVE REPORT: ROUGH SEAS PROVIDE A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE KEYS BY LAND

Conditions this past week were a little "sporty." That pesky wind seems to be hanging in there and keeping us from being on the...
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ANNUAL SAILING REGATTA IN MEMORY OF CRIS SANDIFER BUILDS WOMEN’S CONFIDENCE

By KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL The backdrop was stunning, the action exhilarating and the atmosphere competitive, yet festive.  On April 16, 39 women from the Upper Keys...
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KEYS MARINE SANCTUARY’S UPDATED RESTORATION BLUEPRINT COULD RELEASE IN JUNE

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary resources are under threat and facing continued deterioration. With threats of hurricanes and a stony coral tissue loss disease...
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IN PICTURES: TWISTED SHRIMP & ELEMENTS AMONG THE ISLAND FEST COMPETITION WINNERS

Islander Resort’s Elements Restaurant, artist Luis Miguel Rodriguez, Second Chance Creations Driftwood Art, Ocean Studies Charter School and Paddle! The Florida Keys were among...