SeaKeepers Blog

A lost shoe. A forgotten Barbie doll. Discarded beach toys. A pair of underwear. These are some of the odd items SeaKeepers volunteers collect during their efforts to remove trash from South Florida coastlines. Some of these items make sense - beach …

Regardless of its origin, waste from our communities inevitably makes its way to the ocean, accelerated by wind and rain that transport debris through rivers, canals, and storm drains. Once this trash becomes marine debris, where does it go? How T…

Dwelling among coral reefs and known for their unique ways of sea life, clownfish are among the most recognizable saltwater fishes. Found in the warm and tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, you may better know them from Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo. …

11 Years of Women’s Dive Day On July 19th, 2025 the diving community celebrated the 11th annual PADI Women’s Dive Day, a tradition created to honor women in diving and support PADI’s mission to unite and empower “divers of all genders, ages, races…

Cigarette butts are one of the most commonly found forms of litter, polluting our streets, parks, beaches, and coastal areas around the world. During coastal cleanups organized by The International SeaKeepers Society, volunteers collect data on litte…

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many people will flock to stores to purchase decorations for their homes and yards. Food and drinks will be bought by the plenty to keep refrigerators full for visiting friends and family. Gifts will be purcha…

Right off the shores of Florida’s East Coast is the only coral reef system in the continental United States of America. Stretching almost 350 miles, the Florida Coral Reef reaches as far north as the St. Lucie inlet down to the Dry Tortugas, past the…

Earlier this summer, reports came flooding in of dead fish floating on the surface of Biscayne Bay and washing up on its shores. Concerned citizens reported these sightings to their local government and environmental organizations, who confirmed thei…

Sea level rise is a term most Floridians are quite familiar with, as uncertainty grows regarding what the future may look like in this low-elevation state surrounded by the ocean. How much is the sea level rising? Since 1880, the global average s…

What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is the deceptive practice of presenting an exaggerated or false image of environmental responsibility or sustainability efforts, often to mislead consumers or the public. The climate crisis of the 21st century has …

During a SeaKeepers coastal cleanup this month, a few volunteers came walking over carrying a large square object that seemed to be made of netting or wire. They had pulled it out of the shallow water at Morningside Park, a large park in Miami that b…

South Florida is notorious for its long rainy season and the street flooding that accompanies it, whether it's a short rainstorm or a hurricane passing by. This flooding destroys cars and homes, and can make it very difficult for some people to navig…