Charter Captains Invited to Provide Input

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is working with charter fishing operators to develop a voluntary education and recognition program. This Blue Angler program may be modeled after the sanctuary’s Blue Star program that recognizes dive and snorkel operators who employ best practices for sustainable use of sanctuary resources.

The Sanctuary Advisory Council Working Group for Recreational-Charter Fishing is hosting a series of regional public interest meetings to facilitate information exchange and solicit input from the charter fishing community on best practices to include and incentives to participate. Florida Keys charter captains are invited to participate and provide input at these meetings.

WHAT:            Public Interest Meetings for Charter Fishing Recognition Program

Marathon

WHEN:            Wednesday, Feb.1 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

WHERE:         City of Marathon Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

 

Islamorada

WHEN:            Wednesday, Feb. 8 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

WHERE:         Monroe County Public Library – Islamorada, 81830 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036

 

Key West

WHEN:           Wednesday, Feb. 15 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

WHERE:         Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 35 E. Quay Road, Key West, FL 33040

 

WHO:              Charter captains and all interested persons 16 years of age and older

For more information, contact Nicole Uibel at 305-809-4711 or [email protected].

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects 2,900 square nautical miles of critical marine habitat, including coral reef, hard bottom, sea grass meadows, mangrove communities and sand flats. NOAA and the State of Florida manage the sanctuary. Visit us online at floridakeys.noaa.gov or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/floridakeysnoaagov.

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