A healthy, vibrant and sustainable Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem

Foster stewardship of the Florida Keys marine ecosystem by engaging private, public and governmental entities, promoting advocacy, and supporting Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s programs and partnerships.

At the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, we invite people with a stake in the health of their planet to work with us to conserve it. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary sustains miraculous

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is the local non-profit partner for NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and its chief advocate.

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Florida Keys Chapter, was established in 2019, evolving from the Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary supports a healthy local and state economy. Ocean-related activities connected to the sanctuary contribute more than $4.4 billion in annual revenue and 43,000 jobs. World-class diving, swimming, fishing, boating, and other sports draw visitors to the sanctuary. Its approach to sustainable tourism – conserving resources because of, and for, its use – is the key to its continuing popularity and economic importance.