Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Restoration Blueprint

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects seagrass beds, coral reef colonies, mangrove-fringed islands, and thousands of marine species. But these fragile habitats are increasingly under threat. In an effort to address these threats, the sanctuary has proposed a Restoration Blueprint based on 30 years of cutting-edge science, technical experience, and local community involvement. Meeting the challenges of the future will take dedication from all of us.

barracudas swimming
Barracudas swim near the Alligator Reef Lighthouse. Photo: Mike Johnson
A bluehead wrasse swims over an Orbicella coral
A bluehead wrasse swims over an Orbicella coral. Photo: Olivia Williamson
Grunts and snappers aggregate by a ledge
Grunts and snappers aggregate at Snapper Ledge. Photo: Daryl Duda
boy pulling a fish up
Anglers cast into sanctuary waters. Photo: Matt McIntosh/NOAA
diver surveying coral
A diver surveys corals. Photo: Greg McFall/NOAA