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December Newsletter 2025
Giving Tuesday This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support REACH, a nonprofit dedicated to the Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation of threatened marine species, as well as Education and Awareness…
Read MoreCoral Nursery Update!
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in coordination with its non-profit organization R3EACH as well as Dynasty Marine, FWC, Ken Nedimyer and Reef Renewal USA have been working on a brand new…
Read MoreAquarium Encounters turns 5 years old!!
Thank you so much for all the years of support and fun! We appreciate each and every visitor we have had over the years and we hope to continue our…
Read MoreDoes Size Really Matter? Swim with Mobula rays.
Story by Brad Rose At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon, we are home to many unique animals; the Mobula ray is certainly no exception. Currently these gentle gliders can…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Hooking the Next Generation
By Chance Ruder, NAUI 52587, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Dive Team Immediately after they break the surface, my two young guests burst into excited chittering. “Did you see that eel…
Read MoreInvasion of the Lionfish!
by Victoria Garcia Many might see a lionfish with its long flowing fins and red and white striped coloration as a harmless fish but here in the Florida Keys we…
Read MoreGet to know local artist Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson, was born in born in Montpelier, Vermont. He attended Union32 high school and enjoyed playing basketball. He is married with two girls, Sara (7) and Shaina (5). Jason…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of an Aquarium Intern
My name is Jewlee and I am an intern at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. My day starts bright and early at 7:45AM. First things first, I do a quick water…
Read MoreAre you a Tortoise, Eagle Ray, Barracuda or Mobula Ray?
Sign up now for the 2016 Summer Camp program and find out! There are still open spots for all age groups in this year’s program. Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Summer…
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