Marine Debris Removal

MARINE DEBRIS PREVENTION AND REMOVAL PROGRAMS

For the last 10 years, the FKCFA has consistantly worked with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as well as Monroe County's State Park's and local organizations to keep public areas clean of marine debris, please continue to visit this page to get up to date information on these efforts.

On a short trip in the Middle Keys (9am-3pm) we (7 people- including captain) were able to retrieve-

5 stone crab traps
5 intact lobster traps (some broken)
Drive shaft and prop for small boat

Industrial ventilation/fan panel
Lots of rope and monofilament

See pictures and the latest results from the Bahia Honda State Park Clean Up

Results from BHSP cleanup.doc

dragging traps off the flats to be picked up by

a larger boat

transfering debrie

stacking it up to take in

The Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association

The Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association proudly awarded 5 scholarships to the graduating class of 2009 in the Monroe County School System. The names are listed on the About Us page under cookbook.