Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Address: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, P.O. Box 500368, Marathon, FL 33050, USA
Phone: (305) 743-2437 Email: floridakeys@noaa.gov

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary supports one of the most diverse assemblages of underwater plants and animals in North America. Although bestknown for is coral reefs, the shallow nearshore waters contain interconnecting and interdependent marine habitats that include fringing mangroves, seagrass meadows, hardbottom regions, patch reefs, and ban reefs. This complex marine ecosystem is the foundation for the tourism and commercial fishing based economies that are so important to Florida.Visitors to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary can enjoy camping, diving, snorkeling and kayaking.

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The water surrounding the archipelago formedby the Florida Keys islands

Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing