Florida Keys – DrStaceyBGerhartDVM

A common injury to sea #turtles in the Florida Keys, where I took this photo, is impactions from eating debris. Some #dogs, like Abilene & Scamp, like to watch sea life & swimmers while boating. Always dispose of wrappers properly, & use non-disposable containers to protect #wildlife. #nature,#conservationoptimism

Be careful of marine life when you are boating in the Florida Keys. Some dogs, like Scamp, enjoy a day watching wildlife & swimmers from the boat. If you find injured sea life, call FWC.#nature,#dogs,#conservationoptimism,#wildlife

It’s easy to find dog-friendly outdoor dining in the Florida Keys. You can take your dogs boating, fishing and Protect #nature by picking up debris, like floating balloons or plastic, before your meal. #conservationoptimism,#dogs,#wildlife

Protecting Coral Reefs from Lion Fish–Marine life Awareness, Florida Keys

We are diving in shallow water near Islamorada when we discover a small, unprotected reef where lion fish live. I take photographs while my son spear fishes. At first, one might observe that lion fish are pretty fish. But, they are an invasive species, and destructive to our coral reefs where they have no natural… Continue reading Protecting Coral Reefs from Lion Fish–Marine life Awareness, Florida Keys

Underwater Beauty, Florida Keys

I am diving off the coast of Islamorada with a group of other divers who have booked an excursion on a commercial dive boat. Here, the crew does all the heavy work of loading the gear and setting it up. When we reach our destination, the multigenerational divers don the equipment and jump off… Continue reading Underwater Beauty, Florida Keys

The Great Value of Coral Reefs, Florida Keys

Global photo stories--Photographs and stories of world cultures, nature, wildlife and global learning. Coral reefs provide homes for hundreds of species of fish and thousands of species of plant and animal life. Fish prefer structure to sandy ocean bottoms for living, eating and reproducing. They use coral reefs to… Continue reading

#nature, #environment

The Overseas Highway is a 113 mile stretch of unique keys and bridges that link the mainland to Key West. Some of the Keys are small and sparsely populated, while others are developed with shopping centers, attractions, restaurants and subdivisions. The Keys are linked by forty two bridges with a view… Continue reading