Extensive 'Blueprint' to preserve, restore Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Big plans are in the works to preserve and restore critical areas of the Florida Keys. While the federal government is taking the lead on the project, it’s more of an all-hands situation with state authorities, local businesses and the visitors who spend the money that keeps the economy in the Keys moving.
“Most of you know, and anyone down here knows, that our marine resources have been changing, and not always for the better,” said Sarah Fangman, Superintendent of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
“We have seen increasing numbers of threats. We’re seeing lots of impacts to these resources, and it’s affecting them and their status. We know this not just because we can see it, but...
