Florida Keys marine sanctuary expands its boundaries and tightens fishing rules

The US government has expanded the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and updated its rules. This means more ocean area is now protected, and activities like fishing and boating will face new restrictions.

The Florida Keys are home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. This expansion and tightening of rules aims to protect these fragile ecosystems, which have been under increasing stress from climate change and human activity. It means that commercial and recreational users of the sanctuary will need to adapt to new regulations, potentially shifting economic activity in the region.