Join us THIS Saturday for the largest demonstration against off-shore drilling—and FOR clean energy—to date. We will be gathering on Smathers Beach, Key West after 11:30AM and joining hands at 12:30PM. Wear blue and green: “For the BLUE of our ocean and the GREEN of our keys, we stand united.” Remember, ride your bikes and […]
Urgent Gulf Coastal Recovery Action – Support the Coastal Jobs Creation Act Please help champion The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4914), a bill that will financially assist fishing communities in the face of huge challenges including the recent Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Please take a moment to review this request, and […]
Paul Johnson, the Director of Policy and Special Projects of Reef Relief, has published an Op-Ed article in Tallahassee.com (link above). Paul’s article discusses the need for a comprehensive ocean policy, and how that has affected our ability to respond to the catastrophe that is the BP oil spill.
A new sentry plan has been initiated to provide real-time ocean monitoring off the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas, according to a news release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Vessels are being used to conduct maritime patrols and to provide early identification. These are precautionary measures meant to provide responders with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to take appropriate action.
Coral Camp 2010 Registration (PDF) Slots for Coral Camp 2010 are now open and filling fast. Weekly sessions run from June 21 – August 13. Coral Camp provides a unique and fun summer learning experience for 6-12 year old students. Campers learn all about our living coral reef ecosystem through interactive field trips, film and […]
Sensitive Ecosystem in Danger and Could be Headed for the Florida Keys Associated Press coverage of the oil spill’s impact in the Florida Keys http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/17/tech/main6491241.shtml
Saturday May 15 & 29, 2010 10:00pm-1:00pm Join the Fun! Reef Relief, T.R.A.S.H.E.D. in the Keys, and the Green Parrot Kayak Society invite the community to help clean up the mangroves and shoreline. Lazy Dog is providing the kayaks but bring your own if possible. The clean ups will start at 10:00 pm leaving out […]
Reef Relief urges you to sign your company or organization on to our letter requesting that President Obama reconsider any future leasing and drilling for oil and gas off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic until the cause and […]
Oil Spill Updates and Information http://www.keysspill.com http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/ http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ http://oilspill.fsu.edu/ For the most up-to-date information on Florida’s Deepwater Horizon response, as well as health and safety tips, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon. The Florida Emergency Information Line (FEIL) will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. The number for residents to call is: 1-800-342-3557 The Florida […]