Based on extensive public involvement over many years in the GMP process, there was widespread public support for instituting this program in order to better protect important park marine resources and enhance visitor use and enjoyment throughout the park’s more than 530,000 acres of marine waters. In addition, the State of Florida identified boater education as one of the best ways to increase resource protection and stewardship and avoid damage to seagrass and other resources in shallow waters.
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