Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys

The hard corals of the Florida Keys reefs have spent eons developing a simple system to perpetuate the species, one of nature’s mysteries that works without human intervention or complete understanding.

As the Florida Keys ease into summer, a “Connect & Protect” initiative continues to encourage awareness of sustainable opportunities and memorable activities for visitors. Here are five points to boost your eco-awareness and inspire positive actions.

Team Chillin’ scored a 34.55-pound dolphin fish to take first place and a $7,500 cash prize in the 26th annual Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament that ended June 9.

The Florida Keys & Key West continue to spotlight the destination’s eco-oriented “Connect & Protect” initiative to encourage awareness of sustainable, memorable activities for visitors.
 
In addition, notable new offerings include two resorts in the family-oriented Middle Keys and Key West’s intriguing Sails to Rails museum.

A one-of-a-kind underwater concert is to promote reef protection as it entertains divers and snorkelers Saturday, July 13, in the waters off the Lower Florida Keys.

The second six months of each year in the Florida Keys & Key West are always festive, with lively and offbeat events throughout the 125-mile-long island chain. There are always only-in-the Keys activities for visitors eager to enjoy marine life and the unique environment, fresh dock-to-dish seafood and luscious cuisine and the engagingly laid-back atmosphere of the Keys.

The Florida Keys & Key West continue to unveil new and fully renovated resorts throughout the 125-mile-long island chain.

With the global “Protect Our Species” theme for Earth Day 2019, it’s easy to participate in a variety of meaningful, memorable activities to “Connect & Protect” in the rich natural environment of the Florida Keys & Key West.