“It’s Not the Plant:” Scientists Blame Sand, Seaweed for KB Beach Woes

Preliminary conclusions shared at Tuesday’s Village Council meeting reassured local leaders that a nearby sewage plant is not the sole cause of beach bacteria. But as another summer of sargassum...

Annali Hayward

Jan 31

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Council Meeting Roundup: Water, Bonds, Ethics and More

Tuesday’s Village Council meeting featured an energized Council engaging with gusto in the first meeting of the year. The Council...

Annali Hayward

Jan 29

Winn-Dixie’s Sleek New Look

Key Biscayne has historically had something of a love-hate relationship with its grocery store, Winn-Dixie. What will the new renovations...

Key News Contributor

Oct 31

In Surprise, Ultra Cancels Virginia Key Deal

Just hours before Miami commissioners were to vote on a 2020 repeat of the Ultra Music Festival on Virginia Key, concert organizers...

Tony Winton

May 8

Scientists: Ultra Stressed Fish

Fish suffered excess levels of stress because of loud music at the Ultra Music Festival last month, according to University of Miami...

Tony Winton

Apr 24

Safety, Noise Issues Drive Ultra 2020 Debate

Reports of noise and heavy demands on first responders during the Ultra Music Festival — including confirmation that two people went...

Tony Winton

Apr 15

Miami Mayor: Ultra Is Here To Stay On Virginia Key

Mayor’s comments start at 06:34 into video City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez tells reporters that he hopes the Ultra Music Festival...

Tony Winton

Mar 27

Hurricane Ultra: Key Biscayne Braces For Concert

It may not be a hurricane exactly, but an “evacuation” is underway on Key Biscayne as the island of 14,000 residents braces for what...

Tony Winton

Mar 25

Ultra Asks to Intervene in Legal Battle Over Concert Contract

Lawyers for the Ultra Music Festival demanded on Wednesday to be heard in a challenge to the City of Miami’s $2 million deal approving...

Tony Winton

Mar 13

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles Sea turtles are endangered marine turtles, and like terrestrial turtles, they are air-breathing reptiles. They have flat,...

Key News Contributor

Dec 29

Marine Mammal Laws

Marine Mammal Laws Every boat I have ever been on, when someone yells “Dolphin!” all activity stops and everyone runs to see the...

Key News Contributor

Dec 24

The Wrack Line Is Full of Treasures!

The Wrack Line Although you may not be familiar with this term, I’m sure you’ve searched through and near it looking for...

Key News Contributor

Dec 9

Sharks Under Attack

“Sharks have roamed the ocean for 400 million years – since before the dinosaurs. But now these amazing animals are facing a real...

Key News Contributor

Nov 9

Keeping Green Iguanas Out of the Garden

How Do We Keep Green Iguanas Out of Our Garden? Subject: Invasive Green Iguanas – A nuisance species Grade/Age: Pre-K and Kindergarten /...

Key News Contributor

Oct 25

Bird Watching Around Key Biscayne

Living up to their name, these birds truly are a magnificent sight. Using their long wings and forked tails they are extremely agile flyers...

Key News Contributor

Oct 25

Changing by Degrees | Lecture by Andrew Baker

The Fate of Coral Reef Ecosystems in an Era of Climate Change a Lecture Presented by: Andrew Baker Associate Professor RSMAS | UM Dr....

Key News Contributor

Oct 25

World Water Monitoring Challenge

Citizen Scientist Project & the World Water Monitoring Challenge Title of Activity: World Water Monitoring Challenge Date of Activity:...

Key News Contributor

Oct 25

Butterflies of Key Biscayne | Prezi Presentation

Butterflies of Key Biscayne Please enjoy the online translation of the Butterflies of Key Biscayne as presented by Marius Robinson &...

Key News Contributor

Sep 12

Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season June 1st every year marks the start of Hurricane Season, and no, we do not mean the UM football season. It’s the...

Key News Contributor

Aug 24

Important Facts about Coral Reefs

Important Facts about Coral Reefs South Florida’s coral reefs came into existence 5,000 to 7,000 years ago when sea levels rose...

Key News Contributor

Jul 30

Coral Reef Conservation Tips

Coral Reef Conservation Tips As an informed Key Biscayne resident or visitor, you can share your knowledge and get others involved in...

Key News Contributor

Jul 25

Boating Safety

Boating Safety There is nothing better on a beautiful summer day than heading out for a day of fun cruising around Key Biscayne on your...

Key News Contributor

Jul 24

Important Facts about Seagrasses

Important Facts about Seagrasses Seagrasses are flowering plants that live submerged in the sea. There are 50 – 60 seagrass species...

Key News Contributor

Jul 1

Important Facts about Mangroves

Important Facts about Mangroves Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically...

Key News Contributor

Feb 27

Nature Trails of Key Biscayne & Virginia Key

Nature Trails of Key Biscayne & Virginia Key Although man-made, the nature trails on the Key Biscayne and Virginia Key provide...

Key News Contributor

Aug 9

Scuba Diving Safety

Scuba Diving Safety As the mini season approaches, diving safety is a topic that is brought up. I thought it would be good for all divers...

Key News Contributor

Jul 24

What is Citizen Science?

If you go to Google and type in citizen science, you will get over two million hits. So what is a this anyway? You may have heard it on the...

Key News Contributor

Aug 7

“It’s Not the Plant:” Scientists Blame Sand, Seaweed for KB Beach Woes

Preliminary conclusions shared at Tuesday’s Village Council meeting reassured local leaders that a nearby sewage plant is not the sole cause of beach bacteria. But as another summer of sargassum...

Latest

Council Meeting Roundup: Water, Bonds, Ethics and More

Tuesday’s Village Council meeting featured an energized Council engaging with gusto in the first meeting of the year. The Council...

Winn-Dixie’s Sleek New Look

Key Biscayne has historically had something of a love-hate relationship with its grocery store, Winn-Dixie. What will the new renovations...

In Surprise, Ultra Cancels Virginia Key Deal

Just hours before Miami commissioners were to vote on a 2020 repeat of the Ultra Music Festival on Virginia Key, concert organizers...

Scientists: Ultra Stressed Fish

Fish suffered excess levels of stress because of loud music at the Ultra Music Festival last month, according to University of Miami...

Safety, Noise Issues Drive Ultra 2020 Debate

Reports of noise and heavy demands on first responders during the Ultra Music Festival — including confirmation that two people went...

Miami Mayor: Ultra Is Here To Stay On Virginia Key

Mayor’s comments start at 06:34 into video City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez tells reporters that he hopes the Ultra Music Festival...

Hurricane Ultra: Key Biscayne Braces For Concert

It may not be a hurricane exactly, but an “evacuation” is underway on Key Biscayne as the island of 14,000 residents braces for what...

Ultra Asks to Intervene in Legal Battle Over Concert Contract

Lawyers for the Ultra Music Festival demanded on Wednesday to be heard in a challenge to the City of Miami’s $2 million deal approving...

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles Sea turtles are endangered marine turtles, and like terrestrial turtles, they are air-breathing reptiles. They have flat,...

Marine Mammal Laws

Marine Mammal Laws Every boat I have ever been on, when someone yells “Dolphin!” all activity stops and everyone runs to see the...

The Wrack Line Is Full of Treasures!

The Wrack Line Although you may not be familiar with this term, I’m sure you’ve searched through and near it looking for...

Sharks Under Attack

“Sharks have roamed the ocean for 400 million years – since before the dinosaurs. But now these amazing animals are facing a real...

Keeping Green Iguanas Out of the Garden

How Do We Keep Green Iguanas Out of Our Garden? Subject: Invasive Green Iguanas – A nuisance species Grade/Age: Pre-K and Kindergarten /...

Bird Watching Around Key Biscayne

Living up to their name, these birds truly are a magnificent sight. Using their long wings and forked tails they are extremely agile flyers...

Changing by Degrees | Lecture by Andrew Baker

The Fate of Coral Reef Ecosystems in an Era of Climate Change a Lecture Presented by: Andrew Baker Associate Professor RSMAS | UM Dr....

World Water Monitoring Challenge

Citizen Scientist Project & the World Water Monitoring Challenge Title of Activity: World Water Monitoring Challenge Date of Activity:...

Butterflies of Key Biscayne | Prezi Presentation

Butterflies of Key Biscayne Please enjoy the online translation of the Butterflies of Key Biscayne as presented by Marius Robinson &...

Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season June 1st every year marks the start of Hurricane Season, and no, we do not mean the UM football season. It’s the...

Important Facts about Coral Reefs

Important Facts about Coral Reefs South Florida’s coral reefs came into existence 5,000 to 7,000 years ago when sea levels rose...

Coral Reef Conservation Tips

Coral Reef Conservation Tips As an informed Key Biscayne resident or visitor, you can share your knowledge and get others involved in...

Boating Safety

Boating Safety There is nothing better on a beautiful summer day than heading out for a day of fun cruising around Key Biscayne on your...

Important Facts about Seagrasses

Important Facts about Seagrasses Seagrasses are flowering plants that live submerged in the sea. There are 50 – 60 seagrass species...

Important Facts about Mangroves

Important Facts about Mangroves Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically...

Nature Trails of Key Biscayne & Virginia Key

Nature Trails of Key Biscayne & Virginia Key Although man-made, the nature trails on the Key Biscayne and Virginia Key provide...

Scuba Diving Safety

Scuba Diving Safety As the mini season approaches, diving safety is a topic that is brought up. I thought it would be good for all divers...

What is Citizen Science?

If you go to Google and type in citizen science, you will get over two million hits. So what is a this anyway? You may have heard it on the...

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