Be aware of where your fins are and avoid touching anything with them. Don't rest or stand on coral. If you must stand up, make sure it is on sand or use rest stations. Observe animals rather than handling them directly and avoid blocking the path of free swimming animals. The best practice is to look but don't touch.
Some marine organisms can deliver painful and dangerous stings .
Collecting Collecting coral, whether dead or alive, is totally prohibited in the marine park. Check the zoning plan to see if other types of collecting are allowed and what conditions apply. Causes of death can be determined and action taken to avoid further deaths. Report any fish kills to your closest Environmental Protection Agency office. See our plants and animals page for more information on sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.