HELP US CLEAN UP OUR OCEAN!!!!!

The purpose of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys project was to continue efforts to remove underwater marine debris, including traps, other fishing gear, and trash, from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and to educate the public about their role in marine debris prevention. The project also contributed to the blue economy by partnering with and engaging local businesses that rely on healthy marine ecosystems in removal efforts, such as Blue Star Dive Operators. Throughout the project, Blue Star Operators removed, disposed of, and, when possible, recycled underwater debris, specifically derelict spiny lobster traps and other ghost fishing gear. As a method of prevention, the project also engaged the local community and recreational fishers to increase understanding of the sources and impacts of marine debris. 

CHECK HOW DIVE IS LISTED FOR APPROPRIATE DIVER LEVEL

OW- These are conducted in shallow depth (<60') and are appropriate for Open Water Divers

**It is best to have at least 10-20 dives for better buoyancy control

Wreck (Eagle, Spiegel, Duane, Bibb)- These are conducted on 100' wrecks. You MUST be AOW or higher with Nitrox

TRAP Removal- These require knowledge of how to use a lift bag & recover 50-100lb debris from the ocean floor. You MUST have a minimum of 30 dives if you are Open Water only
***having experience in clean up dives is also a requirement***

For more information about this project, visit the Marine Debris Program Clearinghouse.