*The following letter was mailed to the City of Key West Mayor and Commissioners in regards to water quality concerns and testing responsibilities recent discussed in the January commission meeting. Attn: City of Key West Mayor and Commissioners Dear Mayor and Commissioners, On behalf of our members and community, Reef Relief is deeply concerned with […]
*The following letter was mailed to Representative Jim Mooney in regards to overdevelopment concerns prompted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recent ROGO request* Dear Representative Mooney, Reef Relief is a non-profit located in Key West, FL. Since our establishment back in 1986, we have fought relentlessly for water quality improvements and […]
*The following letter was sent to the City of Key West Commission ahead of their January 7 meeting regarding water quality monitoring.* Dear Mayor and Commissioners, Reef Relief has been present in the Florida Keys since its establishment in 1986. It exists as one of the longest-standing environmental non-profits located in the Florida Keys. […]
In the world of eco-tourism, every choice matters. From how we source materials to the way we welcome guests aboard, these seemingly small decisions ripple outward, influencing not only our environmental footprint but also the long-term health of our business. At Honest Eco Tours, we’ve seen firsthand that doing the right thing for the planet […]
Reef Relief is a non-profit organization based out of Key West, established in 1987. Since our inception, Reef Relief has fought tooth and nail to protect Florida Keys Water Quality. We have led campaigns, programs, and events to educate and inspire change within our community and worldwide. In the past 36 years, we’ve had a […]
Snorkeling and Learning How to Protect Coral Reefs with Your Kids Written by : Cory Beach Going snorkeling with your kids is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do on a family vacation. The world underneath the ocean is fascinating, magical, and mysterious, and even a little glimpse of it will have you […]
Reef Relief Encourages Stronger Protections and Management for Our Reefs. For 35 years, Reef Relief has fought incredibly hard to keep our reefs alive and protected through educating our community and its many visitors. Through our outreach programs, we have seen firsthand just how many people care to preserve and protect our fragile coral reefs. […]
From : https://www.nps.gov/puho/learn/nature/protectyourselfprotectthereef.htm Did you know that many chemicals found in sunscreens are harmful to coral reefs and ocean life? It is estimated that every year 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers into oceans worldwide and that ten percent of coral reefs are threatened by sunscreen-induced bleaching. Help protect yourself and protect […]
Preserving Our Ecosystems: An Everyday Guide Reef Relief One of the most important holidays this month can often be overlooked: Plastic Free July. Originating in Australia back in 2011, this month-long observation aims to shed some light on the current plastic crisis and challenge people around the world to make a change. The amount of […]
Shark Senses Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/shark-senses?rq=tsacoumis Sharks have been around for over 450 million years, and lived through every mass extinction event including the ice age and asteroid impact that led to the dinosaur extinction — proving that they are one of the most evolutionarily successful creatures to ever live. Many species of […]