Who we are
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- Foster stewardship of the Florida Keys marine ecosystem by engaging private, public and governmental entities, promoting advocacy, and supporting Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s programs and partnerships.
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- At the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, we invite people with a stake in the health of their planet to work with us to conserve it. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary sustains miraculous species, our coastal communities, and our way of life. Working in close partnership with NOAA, the many people and businesses in our communities who depend on and care for the sanctuary, and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, we support programs to restore the marine ecosystem and advocate for its health.
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- Restoration – The natural resources of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are declining, putting the future of the Florida Keys marine environment at risk. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation focus efforts to combat coral disease and restore the reef ecosystem that drive the economy and local way of life.
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- Engagement – The Foundation partners with local businesses and organizations to invest in on-the-water conservation projects. The chapter’s current programs include supporting marine debris removal through Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys and the Blue Star Program for diving and snorkeling tour operators and fishing guides.
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- Infrastructure – The Foundation supports improving the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s pioneering buoy and marker infrastructure to support sustainable recreational and commercial use.
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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is the local non-profit partner for NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and its chief advocate.
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