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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
protects one of the world's exceptional

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barrier reefs.

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The coral reefs provide crucial 
habitat for fish, sea turtles, and more.

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The Keys are also a renowned destination
 for diving, snorkeling, and fishing.

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But the coral reefs of the
Florida Keys need our help.

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Hurricanes, warming temperatures, disease,
poor water quality, and heavy use have

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led to catastrophic decline.

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While some problems are global, 
bold local action

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can change the trajectory of coral reef
health and protect the economy that

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depends on them.

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NOAA and its partners
are launching an unprecedented

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restoration effort to recover seven
iconic coral reefs in the Florida Keys.

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Mission: Iconic Reefs represents one of
the largest investments ever undertaken

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in coral restoration.

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This ambitious plan embraces 
innovative techniques to

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rebuild coral reef structure, restore
ecosystem function, and promote resiliency.

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Working together with
world-renowned scientists, restoration

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partners, government agencies, and
passionate individuals, we can put

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Florida's coral reefs 
on track for recovery.

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Join the mission to protect and restore
these iconic reefs.