Florida Keys coral reefs are experiencing an alarming loss ... There is also an economic impact because tourism from fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling is heavily dependent on coral reefs.

In the vicinity of Marathon, Florida, Sombrero Reef is one of the most well-known spots for Florida Keys snorkeling and scuba diving, and it has been recognized as a Special Protected Area (SPA).

Most of Key Largo's dive sites exist within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, a protected area covering 2,900 square nautical miles. Developed in 1990 to protect precious coral reefs and ...

Here's a closer look at the artificial reef industry in Florida, why it's important, and how it was impacted when McCulley ...

The Florida Keys are some of the most sought ... has put considerable resources into restoring the area's reefs. This has led to some truly incredible diving sites that can be found throughout ...

Two more artificial reef projects are underway in the Florida Keys, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ... it will create “additional fishing and diving opportunities that could draw people away ...

Scientists first acclimated the babies to saltwater tanks before handing over 300 corals each to organizations on the frontlines of Florida’s coral restoration, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Reef ...

Finding more heat-resistant coral species could be the key to staving off their extinction as ocean temperatures are expected ...

Two people were hospitalized after their boat struck a coral reef off the Florida Keys Saturday, May 17, 2025, according to ...

An early August dive to a reef named Playpen was the ... While Palm Beach County's coral may be more subdued than the sexy reefs of the Florida Keys, where flashy colors pop like fireworks ...

The city of Hollywood and the nonprofit Ocean Rescue Alliance International have teamed up to deploy a snorkel-friendly ...