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Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at...
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off...
View ArticleOkaloosa seeks state funding for East Pass sediment design and permitting,...
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a request Tuesday to apply for state funding to design and permit an inlet management project aimed at mitigating erosion and reducing dredging costs...
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188-foot dinner cruise ship, 110-foot tugboat to become Okaloosa’s newest...
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a contract on Tuesday for the acquisition, preparation, and deployment of two new vessels as artificial reefs off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton...
View Article137 divers remove 106 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island
The Okaloosa Island Pier’s final cleanup dive for 2024 saw a record-breaking turnout, with 137 divers removing 106 pounds of debris from the surrounding waters on Sunday, August 4. Jessica Valek,...
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Air Force sinks 360-foot old cargo ship near Destin-Fort Walton Beach with...
The Okaloosa County Artificial Reef Program expanded its underwater attractions last week with the addition of a 360-foot vessel to the Gulf of Mexico, offering new opportunities for fishing and diving...
View ArticleDestin High School expands artificial reef project, honoring community members
For the second consecutive year, Destin High School’s Fishing Program ventured into the Gulf of Mexico to witness the deployment of artificial reefs, expanding their commitment to marine conservation...
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Okaloosa County to acquire SS United States for world’s largest artificial...
Okaloosa County has signed an agreement to purchase the SS United States, the historic ocean liner that holds the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, with plans to create the world’s largest...
View ArticleSS United States Conservancy accuses landlord of blocking ship’s relocation...
The SS United States Conservancy, owner of the historic ocean liner SS United States, filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania on September 12, accusing their landlord...
View ArticleOkaloosa County to vote on $10.1 million SS United States artificial reef...
Okaloosa County Commissioners are set to vote on a $10.1 million project to transform the historic ocean liner SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort...
View ArticleOkaloosa County approves purchase of SS United States for artificial reef
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a contingent contract to acquire the historic ocean liner SS United States for $1 million, with plans to sink it as an...
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Sea turtle nesting season wraps up with 1,550 hatchlings in Destin-Fort...
As the sun sets on another sea turtle nesting season, Destin-Fort Walton Beach is celebrating a banner year for these endangered marine reptiles. With a record number of nests and hatchlings, the 2024...
View ArticleInaugural Lobster and Lionfish tournament supports artificial reef...
The Emerald Coast Reef Association (ECRA) hosted its first Lobster and Lionfish Tournament last weekend, drawing more than 25 participants to The Deck at Destin Brewery. The event, held Oct. 18-19,...
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