Marine Life in the Florida Keys (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Marine Life in the Florida Keys

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Historical fisheries in Florida were characterized by boom and bust, with serial depletions of highly valuable species for export markets, according to researchers at the Center for Ocean Solutions and Colby College.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce

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