Welcome! Join us in discovering your Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. We offer a wide array of exciting and engaging educational experiences for all ages including exhibits, workshops, lesson plans, posters, and more. Learn about your sanctuary by navigating through the links below.
![An aerial view of a boat floating on clear water](https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/media/img/20210621-boat-alligatorreef-jack-fishman-1000.jpg)
Water Quality
Water is essential to life. Good water quality is a requirement for our way of life in the Florida Keys.
![a split shot image showing seagrass below and mangroves above the water](/media/img/20240202-seagrass-keylargo-stephenfrink2-1000.jpg)
Habitats
From backcountry to oceanside, the uniqueness of the Florida Keys is driven by a range of habitats that are all ecologically connected.
![A rainbow reaches past a large, silver ship at dock](/media/img/20240202-ship-rainbow-1000.jpg)
Climate Change
Learn how climate change impacts the health of the ecosystem in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
![A mother manatee and her calf in clear shallow water](/media/img/20140121-fknms-manatees-sam-farkas-1000.jpg)
Creature Feature
Gallery of some of the iconic flora and fauna found around Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
![teachers and students testing water](https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/noaa-bwet.jpg)
For Teachers
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is a living classroom. Here are some resources for your classrooms too!
![student looking through a microscope](https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/students/edu-students-header.jpg)
Student Opportunities
Opportunities for youth who are passionate about the ocean and natural environment. These include programs such as the Ocean Guardian Dive Club and Youth Ambassador Program!