The Florida policy manager for the Surfrider Foundation applauds the state for passage of a new law that names the reef tract off Broward and Palm Beach counties as an aquatic preserve, the highest level of protection the state can give. Now, federal officials should step up in expanding the southern portion within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Florida has made progress protecting its coral reefs Now lawmakers must maintain it yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Commentary: Florida s northern coral reefs get welcomed new protection orlandosentinel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orlandosentinel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.