Sanctuary offers free, online Boater Education Course

Through a free, online course, boaters can learn how to protect themselves, their vessels, and the unique Florida Keys marine environment. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary created the voluntary course to inform the boating public about the natural and historical resources within the 3,800 square mile protected area, provide strategies for responsible boating and stewardship, and highlight sanctuary rules and regulations. The 30-to-45 minute course is available in English and Spanish at floridakeys.noaa.gov with a completion certificate provided. The course complements existing safe boating courses.

The boater education course is a component of the sanctuary’s current management plan review process. It was developed through a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program Special Studies grant administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additional partnership support was provided by the National Parks Conservation Association.

Contact: Gena Parsons, [email protected], 305-809-4694

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