Two Dive Operators Join Sanctuary’s Blue Star Program

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Blue Star program has welcomed to its family a pair of lower Keys dive operators. Key West’s Captain’s Corner Dive Center and Summerland Key’s Longtab Charters have brought to 33 the number of operators participating in the dive program. Blue Star also features fishing guides.

“Captain’s Corner is proud to be a Blue Star Operator,” said owner Leslie Levis. “We look forward to educating and inspiring our divers to protect, respect, and conserve the sanctuary’s resources as well as its sea life.”

Blue Star operators are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable diving, snorkeling, and fishing practices to reduce the impact of these activities on ecosystems in the Florida Keys. After onboarding, which includes a rigorous curriculum, Blue Star operators take the extra step of educating clients to be better environmental stewards and to interact responsibly with natural resources in the Keys.

“We look forward to joining our other operators committed to clean boating and reef conservation,” said Longtab owners Captain Rusty & Christina. “We strive to keep our reefs beautiful, and hopefully leave them better than we found them.”

“Visiting the Florida Keys? Look before you book and find a Blue Star business committed to conservation. Learn more by visiting sanctuarybluestar.org