The Deep Dive Blog

Located in Key Largo, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the country’s first undersea park, encompassing nearly 70 nautical square miles. The park was established to protect a unique segment of the only living coral reef in North America; it boasted an annual visitation of more than half a

Meet Florida panther FP263, or as researchers affectionately call him, No Ears. No Ears was first spotted on trail cameras in southwest Florida around the Cypress Dome Trails in 2018. He was dubbed “No Ears” by a citizen scientist due to the panther’s distinct tiny ears that are easy to

Do you ever wish helping Florida’s manatees was as easy as sipping a refreshing IPA? Boy, do we have great news for you! Our Foundation has teamed up with World of Beer Bar & Kitchen to help make beer drinking for manatee conservation a reality. When you savor their Secret

A tiny bird with a big story: more than 500 Florida grasshopper sparrows have been released into the wild as part of a very successful breeding and release program. Thanks to donations to our Florida Grasshopper Sparrow fund, we celebrated the momentous occasion in a remote Florida dry prairie with

Celebrate Father’s Day with some of Florida’s dedicated dads. These formidable fathers know when to protect their young, build a home, and even take on pregnancy. Sandhill crane Sandhill cranes are synonymous with the Florida landscape. Standing nearly four feet tall, they are known for their monogamous nature and dancing

With the official start of hurricane season on June 1, it is important to ensure that you and your family are prepared. Whether it’s your first hurricane season in Florida or your thirtieth, review the effects major storms have on our wildlife to keep both them and your family safe.

If it wasn’t for nine-year-old Holly’s grandparents enacting a “no television” rule one afternoon, she may not have ever gotten the chance to draw and design a flyer to fundraise for Florida’s manatees. Holly, an ambitious third-grader at Boyette Springs Elementary School, set up a donation bucket in her classroom

We're proud to announce that Kent Shoemaker has joined our Board! His lifelong commitment to conservation made him an obvious choice, as did his passion as an outdoorsman and appreciation for wild Florida. Like most anglers, Kent spends his free time saltwater fishing. He was certified to scuba dive at

Nearly 28 consecutive hours of driving and four days trekking through unforgiving Everglades habitat brought about a once-in-a-lifetime reunion for one lucky Florida panther kitten. A concerned citizen brought FWC Panther Project staff a 4-month-old panther kitten thought to be abandoned; kittens typically remain with their mothers for one year.