Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary management plan identifies the best and most practical projects and programs to protect the sanctuary’s natural and cultural resources while allowing commercial and recreational activities. The plan uses authorities from various state and federal agencies and coordinates the resources of many partners.



Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Revised Management Plan, 2007
Review of the original Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary management plan began in early 2001. Along with federal and state partners, the Sanctuary Advisory Council and the general public were involved in every step of the review process. More

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Final Supplemental Management Plan for the Tortugas Ecological Reserve, 2000
The Tortugas are home to some of the healthiest and most diverse coral reefs in the Florida Keys. In 2000, the Sanctuary established the 151-square nautical mile Tortugas Ecological Reserve and expanded the boundary of the sanctuary to protect these special reefs. More...

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan, 1997
The original comprehensive Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan was implemented in July 1997, after an initial six-year planning process. The original plan focused on 10 action plans and designated five types of marine zones to reduce pressures in heavily used areas, protect critical habitats and species, and reduce user conflicts. More

Agreements Referenced in the Management Plan
The documents listed on this page, including management, enforcement, and permit agreements, are referenced in the Sanctuary Management Plan. More...