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WILD THINGS: THE ART OF BACKCOUNTRY LOAFING

You could see them from a couple miles away, a thin ribbon of white over a thin ribbon of beige over a thin ribbon...
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IN PICTURES: COASTAL CLEANUP NETS 1,550 POUNDS OF DEBRIS IN THE UPPER KEYS

When many people think of the ocean plastic crisis and coastlines covered in plastic and discarded trash they often think of far-off beaches or...
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FLORIDA BAY FOREVER OFFERS NATURE TOURS & ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

After opening the doors to the Florida Bay Eco-Center in early December, local non-profit Florida Bay Forever recently kicked off a slate of nature...
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I.CARE SECURES FUNDING TO TAKE LOCALS CORAL PLANTING FOR FREE

I.CARE – Islamorada’s coral restoration program run out of Bud ‘N Mary’s Marina – has exciting news for local divers. Thanks to new funding,...
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CONNECT TO PROTECT GALA SUPPORTS MARINE MAMMALS

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder – the only nonprofit organization responsible for the rescue of sick and injured whales and dolphins throughout the Florida...
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DIVE REPORT: HEALTHY CORALS = HEALTHY KEYS

Thank goodness things began to die down this week. The winds weren’t bad, but it did take a bit to get our stellar visibility...
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DIVE REPORT: SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPIEGEL

Windy, windy, windy. Oh, and did I say windy? We always say that the winds determine whether or not we can get out, and...
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DIVE REPORT: HIGH WINDS & A KEYRIBBEAN VIBE

March has been a windy month, and this past week was no different. As you may remember, it’s winds and not rain that determine...
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MOTE BRINGS LAND-BASED CORAL NURSERY TO KEY LARGO

A new land-based nursery — the first in Key Largo — will be built on the grounds of the Reefhouse Resort & Marina, formerly...
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DIVE REPORT: COOL WINDS & CERTIFICATIONS

This Week’s Dive Report Conditions last week were pretty good through the week; the weekend brought some cooler temperatures and very strong winds. So, we...