Key West dove headfirst into Mote Marine’s 10th annual Ocean Fest on April 23 at Truman Waterfront.
Dozens of vendors sold everything from hand-painted surfboards to jewelry made from the scales of the invasive lionfish, which is neither native to nor welcome in Atlantic waters.
There was also plenty of marine education awareness and education from organizations working to protect the ocean, mangroves, wild birds and the coral reef.
Kids had plenty of fun, too, with fishing activities, bucket rides by Keys Energy Services, face painting, bounce houses and a rock-climbing wall.
