Three million pounds of repurposed concrete culverts are headed beneath the Gulf to create new marine habitat off Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s Natural Resources Team and our Foundation have begun deploying 1,500 tons of concrete to create three artificial reefs off the Okaloosa County coast. The project is
Florida’s Coastal Corridor has reached a major milestone with the deployment of its first artificial reef. Approximately 14 nautical miles west of Naples, 43 reef modules now create nearly 1.7 acres of new marine habitat within Collier County’s Jackson Fish Camp artificial reef area. Named the Lenny Reina Memorial Reef,
What will it take to ensure the next generation cares about conservation? For longtime conservation leader and outdoorsman Dick Corbett, part of the answer is simple: give young people the opportunity to get outside. In a conversation with our Executive Director Nick Wiley, Dick reflects on a lifetime spent outdoors
The SS United States is one step closer to beginning its second life beneath Florida’s waters. Earlier this year, we shared the story of the historic ocean liner and the ambitious effort underway to transform it into what is planned to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Now, as crews
The 2026 Florida Python Challenge resulted in the removal of 280 invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida, helping protect native wildlife and the Everglades ecosystem. Hosted annually by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District, the challenge combines public participation with science-based
Why is the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge important? The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the world's largest intact subtropical freshwater peatland ecosystems and now holds one of conservation's highest honors: UNESCO World Heritage Site status. While many people think of the Okefenokee as a Georgia landmark, nearly 20
Healthy coral reefs support some of Florida's most iconic fish species, but managing these fisheries for the future requires understanding far more than where fish are found today. Scientists also need to know how populations are connected, how they adapt to changing environments, and how climate change may affect them
Florida's identity is inseparable from the water. From the emerald waters of the Panhandle to the coral reefs of the Florida Keys, our coasts support world-class fishing, boating, diving, wildlife viewing, and countless memories made on the water. Healthy marine habitats also power Florida's economy, support coastal communities, and sustain
Healthy rivers depend on healthy underwater habitats. Thanks to a new partnership with JAXPORT, our Foundation, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), efforts to restore submerged aquatic vegetation in the St. Johns River are expanding, helping improve habitat for fish, manatees, and countless other aquatic species. With
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