The Seven Mile Bridge is an epic entrance to Large Pine Key and the Decrease Keys, the final cease earlier than the headliner that’s Key West. The Decrease Keys is low key, a mixture of nature preserves and marine sanctuaries. And whether or not it’s inshore or offshore, the fishing right here is as near a positive factor because it will get.Â
Looe Key is among the seven reefs within the Florida Keys Nationwide Marine Sanctuary that’s a part of Mission: Iconic Reefs, one of many largest coral restoration tasks ever tried. Mission: Iconic Reefs was launched in December 2019, a very tough 12 months for the 350-mile-long Florida Reef Tract. Over the previous 5 years, Mission: Iconic Reefs has grown to incorporate over 40 companions, from aquariums to universities to dive outlets. And the scope of their collective work to date is important. At this time, Mission: Iconic Reefs has a crew of 20, and has raised $35 million to help the undertaking. There’s good cause to be optimistic, however with this being a 20-year initiative, there may be nonetheless a lot work forward.
