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Television Programs and Videos
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Television Programs and Videos

Waterways
Over one hundred half-hour television episodes of Waterways explore the natural treasures of south Florida. Filmed on location, each episode includes interviews with local environmental experts who explain the various projects currently underway to protect this unique ecosystem. Waterways is a cooperative effort between the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Environmental Protection Agency, and Everglades National Park.

Introduction to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
On the fifteenth anniversary of the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, described the oceans as "a cornerstone of our life support." This seven minute long video features short segments about the history of marine protection in the Florida Keys, reasons for implementation of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in 1990, and current research, education, and volunteer programs.

Protecting Paradise Grounding Video
Boaters learn maritime "rules of the road" with this eight minute video that was developed for local rental boat companies. Navigational markers, use of mooring buoys, and basics of safe boating are explained and demonstrated, and the viewer is instructed in proper procedures for handling a grounded boat. A short course in "reading the water" - interpreting depth and bottom conditions from the color of the underwater cover (sand, seagrass, and coral) is included.



Maps and Brochures

Teall's Guide, Key Largo to Conch Key
Teall's Guide, Marathon to Key West

These fold-out maps, based on NOAA nautical charts, include the locations of Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves, National Wildlife Refuges, National and State Parks. A large insert page offers a Marine Zoning Guide and an overview of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, including instructions for using a mooring buoy, and details about lobster regulations. Upper and Lower Keys versions are available.

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary brochure
This comprehensive fold-out brochure offers maps and information about the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and other protected areas in the Florida Keys. It also includes a short history of geology and shipwrecks, describes the region's principal habitats, and lists regulated activities. The importance of the Everglades and the entire south Florida ecosystem to the health of the Keys' coral reefs is highlighted, along with a look at cooperative efforts now underway by various agencies seeking a sustainable south Florida.

Lower Florida Keys Region
Upper Florida Keys Region

Maps and information about Florida Keys reefs are included in these colorful brochures, with text in English and Spanish. Examples of navigational and regulatory markers are illustrated, and there is a list of public boat ramps and vessel pump-out facilities. The brochures also contain instructions on how to use a mooring buoy, tips for divers and snorkelers, advice for boaters and fishermen, and a summary of Sanctuary regulations. Upper and Lower Keys versions are available



Management Plan and Directory

Strategy for Stewardship - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Final Management Plan: An Overview
What is the difference between Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves? Where are they located? Why is water quality of critical concern in the Florida Keys? The answers to these and other questions may be found in this short summary of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's first five-year management plan. Channel Marking, Submerged Cultural Resources, Education, Enforcement, and Mooring Buoys are subjects of some of the Sanctuary's ten Action Plans. Learn about the important role volunteers play in the success of Sanctuary programs, and what you can do to help protect coral reefs of the Florida Keys.

The complete three-volume Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Final Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement is also available. This tome is an excellent reference for those studying methods of marine resource management or for anyone who would like more insight into the workings of this unique protected area, home to the only living barrier reef off the coast of North America.

Florida Keys Environmental Education Resource Directory 1997
From summer camps to books, the Resource Directory lists details about organizations and their products. Find out about parks, education programs, and more with this comprehensive listing that offers information and resources on environmental education in or about the Florida Keys.

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Books

Florida Keys Environmental Story, published by Monroe County Environmental Education Advisory Council
A collection of stories about the fascinating environment, culture, and history of the Florida Keys, this book may be used as a research and learning tool or for pure reading pleasure. This is a splendid introduction for newcomers to the area, and includes more detailed information for those with special interests. The book is used regularly by Keys school teachers, and is an appropriate gift or souvenir for anyone who is charmed by the magic of the Florida Keys. Available at most bookstores in the Florida Keys.



Posters and Decals

Florida's Coral Reef Ecosystem poster
Eight habitats of the Florida Keys ecosystem are highlighted in this two-sided, educational poster. Color illustrations detail communities from the tropical hardwood hammocks and mangroves to the seagrass flats and various reef formations. On the reverse, a species list is keyed to outlines of the same illustrations. Suitable for framing - and learning!

Florida Keys Safe Boating Tips Decal
Educating boaters about navigating the unique waters of the Florida Keys is an ongoing challenge. This sticker was designed as a handy on-board reminder about the meaning of reef markers, channel markers, regulatory, and information markers. It also includes instructions for minimizing damage should the boat run aground. The sticker is part of a boater safety program developed for boat rental businesses.



Web Sites

Tortugas 2000: Tortugas Ecological Reserve
http://fpac.fsu.edu/tortugas/index.html
This site explains what is special about the Tortugas region, how the ecological reserve will be established, and how you can be involved in the process. With links to the Tortugas 2000 Update newsletter and Tortugas 2000 Working Group page, the Tortugas 2000 site will keep you abreast of the latest efforts to protect the Florida Keys' westernmost reefs.

The Florida Marine Research Institute
http://www.fmri.usf.edu/coral/tax.thm
This page features a new taxonomic list of the stony corals (with pictures) observed by the Coral Reef / Hardbottom Monitoring Project in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This U.S.E.P.A. funded monitoring project has been in existence since 1994, has collected over 12,000 stony coral species records, and has analyzed over one half million points during image analysis from framegrabbed Hi-8 video. This taxonomic list page is a digital version of our Coral Identification Guide used for training and Quality Control purposes. Principal Investigators on this project are Dr. Phil Dustan from University of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Jim Porter, University of Georgia, and Walt Jaap, Florida Marine Research Institute.

International Coral Reef NGO Directory
http://www.coral.org/NGO/index.html
The International Coral Reef NGO (Non-Governmental Organization or Not for Profit) Directory highlights the innovative and solution-oriented actions of dozens of organizations that are committed to improving the future of coral reefs. CORAL, The Coral Reef Alliance, maintains this page and offers memberships and other links to photographs and information on their homepage, www.coral.org.

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For more information on how to obtain these resources, please contact:

Education Coordinator
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
PO Box 1083
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 852-7717 ext. 30
mary.tagliareni@noaa.gov

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