Sanctuary-wide Regulations Regulations that apply throughout the entire area of the sanctuary, both in highly protected areas and general-use areas, have a focus on habitat protection, reducing threats to water quality, and minimizing human impact to delicate resources. Note that the text below is intended as summary only; for the full text of sanctuary regulations, […]
Dive.in Online Divng Magazine When you begin diving one of the most important aspects is an understanding of the environment and respect for it. With just a bit of knowledge of respecting the environment, divers can leave a positive impact. Each year scuba diving is becoming more and more popular all around the world. Due […]
By KeysNet Staff. July 20, 2013 A Jupiter man faces a misdemeanor resource charge after a state marine officer discovered he had taken five queen conchs from the waters of Higgs Beach in Key West on Thursday. Queen conchs used to be plentiful but overfishing led to a state law banning their commercial harvest in […]
Contact: Vernon Smith, 301-713-7248 Keeley Belva, 301-643-6463 NOAA is seeking public input on a proposed process and associated criteria to evaluate potential new national marine sanctuaries in the nation's marine and Great Lakes environments. A humpback whale feeds in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA will finalize the proposed process and criteria upon receiving public […]
This summer, the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) is organizing its 3rd Annual Southeast Florida Reef Cleanup in partnership with local dive charters. There are many opportunities to get involved, and joining the fun is easy! Contact one of the participating dive charters to register: Broward County Reef Cleanup: June 29, 2013 For more […]
The Marine Ecology Research Society of the University of West Florida in Pensacola sponsored an event called the Marine Costume Ball to raise donations for your organization. Thanks for your support!
By DAVID McFADDEN | Associated Press – Sat, May 18, 2013 GRANDE RIVIERE, Trinidad (AP) — Giant leatherback turtles, some weighing half as much as a small car, drag themselves out of the ocean and up the sloping shore on the northeastern coast of Trinidad while villagers await wearing dimmed headlamps in the dark. Their black […]
1) Don’t buy live saltwater fish caught in the wild for your aquarium. Be sure to choose marine life that is acquired safely, and sustainably Never return an aquarium fish or other marine creature into oceans, rivers, or estuaries. 2) Conserve energy. Turn off lights, radio, or TV when you are not in the […]
By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News Three types of critically endangered but commercially valuable shark have been given added protection at the Cites meeting in Bangkok. The body, which regulates trade in flora and fauna, voted by a two-thirds majority to upgrade the sharks' status. Campaigners hailed the move as historic and said the […]