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The National Marine Sanctuary and the Sanctuary Preservation Areas

Why are the Keys a paradise for divers? Key Largo's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first underwater state park designated in the U.S. Today, the waters off Key Largo are part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary that ...

The Giant Easter Bunny

Capt. Spencer Slate's annual underwater egg hunt off Key Largo benefits Kids in Special Situations, a local charity for needy children. Last year, managing editor Patricia Wuest and territory manager Ashley Bringman Ford went along for the fun.

Florida Keys Links

Find a Florida Keys dive operator and specific information on dive attractions by district.

A Conch's Perspective

World-renowned photographer and longtime Florida Keys resident Stephen Frink offers his insights into the forces that shaped the development of these islands.

A Calendar of Events

A peek at the events planned in the Keys says a lot about the islands' diversity and their funky mix of activities.

Sharks at the Brink: Q&A With Rob Stewart

The Sharkwater filmmaker talks to Scuba Diving about his movie and the precarious status of sharks worldwide.

Shark Finning on the Frontier

In late 2006, I was invited with photographer Justin Ebert to what may one of the last truly wild places on the planet: Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Located off off the western tip of Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat covers an area of roughly 7,000 square ...

Special Report: Stop Shark Finning

The wasteful fishing practice of shark finning is a growing international problem and one that threatens the health of the ocean's top predators.

Fantastic Voyage In the Andaman Sea

Thailand's exotic, fish-filled waters offer encounters so surreal you'll swear they're special effects. Discover diving in the stunning Andaman Sea.