marine conservation

Over the last 10 years the Indian River Lagoon and Biscayne Bay have lost up to 100% of their sea grass in some areas says Dr. James Fourqurean,a professor of marine biology at Florida International University.

Goliath grouper have been protected since 1990. The state of Florida is considering a plan that would allow up to 200 of the big fish to be taken each year. The public can provide input at two online workshops this week.

One of the main threats to the endangered North Atlantic right whale is lobster-fishing rope, but there is hope in new ropeless technology.

Jose Melendez, who lives in San Francisco, was visiting Miami about a week before the Super Bowl. He said he’s planning to cheer on his team from…

Inside of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is a movement to connect environmental entrepreneurs with philanthropists who love to boat and are…

A report recently released by the United Nations's International Panel on Climate Change finds that oceans around the world are in trouble.More than 100…

The Florida Keys depend on the coral reef tract and marine life for much more than just recreation. They're vital to the economy, contributing billions of…

He's not from around these parts. Yet somehow he's here.Harry, an Olive Ridley sea turtle, was found floating roughly six miles offshore Tavernier in…

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has released its restoration blueprint, an ambitious plan with some major changes for the sanctuary, including…

In a gravel parking lot on Virginia Key crowded with shade tanks used for raising fish, coral researchers have a new project underway: a Noah's Ark for…

Anglins Fishing Pier in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has been open since 1941, and many consider it to be a town staple. However, it has been only partially open…

Guy Harvey’s art is more often worn then hung.His watercolors and pen and ink drawings, of marlins, mako sharks and mahi, are on t-shirts, hats and even…