Notice to Extend Time Period for Temporary Avoidance of Coral Rubble and Ship Debris Removal in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), and contractors will remove coral rubble and ship debris from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to protect its resources. The public is advised to avoid a 900-square-foot area marked by construction buoys, located 7 nautical miles off Big Pine Key, Florida, due to heavy equipment and increased boat traffic.