Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys
Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys
Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys
Since tropical storms, hurricanes, and recreational boating activities frequently threaten marine life and the fragile ecosystems of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, we want to do as much as we can to make a measurable, positive impact on the environment through our participation in the Sanctuary's Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys program.
Since tropical storms, hurricanes, and recreational boating activities frequently threaten marine life and the fragile ecosystems of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, we want to do as much as we can to make a measurable, positive impact on the environment through our participation in the Sanctuary's Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys program.
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.
Our Conservation Work
Our Conservation Work
Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT proudly partner with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove hundreds to thousands of pounds of marine debris from sanctuary waters off the upper keys each year.
Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT proudly partner with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove hundreds to thousands of pounds of marine debris from sanctuary waters off the upper keys each year.
Did you know? Unique from other FL Keys dive shops, the AMCT has professional marine biologists on staff who are trained and permitted to conduct successful marine debris removal operations with minimal disruption and impact to the underwater environment.
Did you know? Unique from other FL Keys dive shops, the AMCT has professional marine biologists on staff who are trained and permitted to conduct successful marine debris removal operations with minimal disruption and impact to the underwater environment.
To Date, the Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT have partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove approximately:
To Date, the Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT have partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove approximately:
-9 intact lobster traps,
-9 intact lobster traps,
-hundreds of pieces of lobster trap debris,
-hundreds of pieces of lobster trap debris,
-5,690 feet of fishing line, monofilament, and rope,
-5,690 feet of fishing line, monofilament, and rope,
-and over 4,962.50 pounds of marine debris across 16 removal dives.
-and over 4,962.50 pounds of marine debris across 16 removal dives.
In addition, our conservation efforts have included educating and inspiring 168 program participants to engage in marine debris removal, education, awareness, and prevention through our public outreach lectures and presentations.
In addition, our conservation efforts have included educating and inspiring 168 program participants to engage in marine debris removal, education, awareness, and prevention through our public outreach lectures and presentations.
In 2023, Amoray Dive Center was the Number 1 marine debris dive shop in all of the Upper Keys and 2nd overall by total weight of debris removed in the entire FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary!
In 2023, Amoray Dive Center was the Number 1 marine debris dive shop in all of the Upper Keys and 2nd overall by total weight of debris removed in the entire FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary!
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.
With your help, we can continue to make an impact!
With your help, we can continue to make an impact!
Contact us today to sign up and participate in our next Goal: Clean Seas dive. By supporting Amoray and the AMCT, you can make a difference in our ocean.
Contact us today to sign up and participate in our next Goal: Clean Seas dive. By supporting Amoray and the AMCT, you can make a difference in our ocean.
