{"id":26679,"date":"2022-03-28T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/?page_id=26679"},"modified":"2022-04-11T15:59:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T19:59:47","slug":"blue-star","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/blue-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class='page-hero-with-cta' style='background:url(https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/header_ScubaVessels_Matt-McIntosh-NOAA-6.jpg) no-repeat center center;background-size:cover;'>\r\n      <div class='container'>\r\n        <h3><\/h3>\r\n        <h1>Blue Star<\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <a href='#' class='arrow-btn'> <i><\/i><\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;marine-pattern-bg&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1540047961102{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;BOOK YOUR BLUE STAR TRIP NOW!&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fblue-star%2F%23trips-section|title:BOOK%20YOUR%20BLUE%20STAR%20TRIP%20NOW!&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cta-btn-top&#8221;][vc_column_text]Blue Star is a voluntary recognition program established by NOAA&#8217;s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to reduce the impact of divers, snorkelers, and anglers on the ecosystems of the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Star operators are committed to responsible tourism and go the extra step to educate their customers about the South Florida ecosystem, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and responsible diving and fishing etiquette.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a dive or fishing trip within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, <a href=\"\/blue-star\/#trips-section\"><strong>book with a Blue Star recognized charter<\/strong><\/a> and know you are selecting an operator dedicated to education and habitat conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even legendary environmentalist Dr. Guy Harvey is a fan:<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-26679-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" poster=\"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-2022-03-30-172242.png\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/videos\/Blue-Star-Diving_V7_Guy-Harvey-Edit_V4.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/videos\/Blue-Star-Diving_V7_Guy-Harvey-Edit_V4.mp4\">https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/videos\/Blue-Star-Diving_V7_Guy-Harvey-Edit_V4.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_separator][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26706&#8243; img_size=&#8221;small&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/floridakeys.noaa.gov\/onthewater\/bluestar.html&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26707&#8243; img_size=&#8221;small&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/&#8221; el_class=&#8221;noaa-logo&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649189577794{padding-top: 27px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26708&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649189737621{padding-top: 38px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/floridakeys.noaa.gov\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648497828701{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the Blue Star program?&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blue Star program recognizes\u00a0dive, snorkel, and fishing charters and captains that are committed to encouraging responsible recreation and stewardship of the unique and fragile ecosystem protected by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Why book with a Blue Star operator?&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can\u2019t protect this beautiful place alone. Blue Star operators voluntarily go the extra step to educate their staff and customers about the South Florida ecosystem, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and responsible diving and fishing. Your choices help to protect Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary now and for the future!<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do Blue Star Operators undergo special training?&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! 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