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Florida Keys

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FWC Law Enforcement Hotline 1-888-404-FWCC (3922)
Cell Phones *FWC
FWC Law Enforcement (South Region) 561-625-5122
To report marine violations, boating accidents, and marine mammal/sea turtle injuries or strandings. Information also available on saltwater fishing and shellfish harvesting.
FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
(St. Petersburg)
727-896-8626
For information on Florida’s marine resources and marine research
To report a fish kill or red tide event in your area
U.S. COAST GUARD
Rescue Station (24 hours) VHF Channel 16
Sector Key West Office 305-292-8779
National Response Center 1-800-424-8802
To report oil spills and maritime emergencies
U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary
Seventh District, Division 13, Florida Keys
1-888-470-5566
BoatU.S. Foundation 1-800-245-BOAT (2628)
For information on boating skills and safety courses offered locally
NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Recorded forecast
Key West
Miami
305-295-1316
305-229-4550
NOAA Weather Readio 162.400/162.425 MHz
For 24-hour weather and marine forecasts
FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
Key West Office 305-809-4700
Key Largo Office 305-852-7717
For more information about the waters around the Florida Keys
AQUATIC PRESERVES
Coupon BightLignumvitae Key 305-292-0311
For more information about Florida’s protected coastal waters
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES
Crocodile LakeGreat White Heron,
National Key DeerKey West
305-872-2239
For more information about National Wildlife Refuges in the Florida Keys
STATE PARKS
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 305-451-1202
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park,
Indian Key Historic State Park,
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
305-664-2540
Long Key State Park 305-664-4815
Curry Hammock State Park 305-289-2690
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 305-289-2690
For more information about about Florida’s natural and cultural lands
NOAA FISHERIES SERVICE
Southeast Regional Office (St. Petersburg) 727-824-5301
For more information about marine fisheries in federal waters
Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue 305-872-1982
Marathon Wild Bird Center (birds only) 305-743-8382
For assistance with injured wildlife