LaPointe is also concerned about that pollution in the air. He said that when it rains, pollution in the sky washes into the water, leading to even more pollution. Recently, some signs have gone up to temporarily prohibit swimming off Volusia County beaches. The restrictions are mostly because bird droppings in the water have increased bacteria. However, five to 30 miles off shore where ships and old construction debris have been used to develop artificial reefs there are plenty of fish, lobster and health soft corals according to volunteers who observe the area.
Experts are concerned about people taking the last fish off the reef.
We need to adjust their attitudes. Experts said that the ocean will recover if we start right now to reverse our bad habits. Volusia County reef volunteers said that the reefs in our area seem to get a chance to recharge themselves during hurricane season and during winter. Fewer people fish and dive when the weather is less than ideal off Volusia's coast, however in the keys people dive and fish all year. All rights reserved.