In this episode, the SCCF policy team discusses a vast marine environment often observed from the surface but lesser known in its offshore reaches by many: the Gulf waters surrounding the state of Florida.
They explore the Gulf’s wide range of ecosystems, its impressive biodiversity from shallow coastal waters to the deepest reaches, and the fascinating, quirky, and awe-inspiring elements that inspire advocacy to protect these waters from ongoing threats.
Take action to protect the Gulf by submitting comments against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's plan to expand drilling in these waters by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2026: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/BOEM-2025-0483-0001
Learn more: https://sccf.org/2025/11/17/oppose-new-plan-to-allow-oil-drilling-in-florida-waters/https://sccf.org/2025/11/17/oppose-new-plan-to-allow-oil-drilling-in-florida-waters/
