{"id":26946,"date":"2022-04-28T17:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T21:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/?page_id=26946"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T22:16:07","slug":"explorer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marinesanctuary.org\/explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary Explorer App"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About the App<\/h1>\n

Marine Sanctuary Explorer <\/strong>is your official guide to the protected waters of the Florida Keys, home to the only continental barrier reef in the United States. Allow the app to access your location and the interactive map will alert you to nearby points of interest, with push notifications outlining regulations for each marine zone you enter. Browse the library, where you can learn about plants and animals you\u2019ll observe as you discover the wonders of the sanctuary, and access guidelines that explain how to interact with marine wildlife and habitats safely.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Download for Free:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1651181855888{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”26923″ img_size=”small” alignment=”right” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1746483362114{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nmsf.explorer&hl=en_US”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1651181847567{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”26922″ img_size=”small” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/marine-sanctuary-explorer\/id1613947798″ css=”.vc_custom_1657555070909{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1651181894240{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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About<\/h1>\n

Marine Sanctuary Explorer is your official guide to the protected waters of the Florida Keys, home to the only continental barrier reef in the United States. Allow the app to access your location and\u00a0the interactive map will alert you to nearby points of interest, with push notifications outlining regulations for each marine zone you enter.\u00a0Browse the library, where you can learn about plants and animals you\u2019ll observe as you discover the wonders of the sanctuary, and access guidelines that explain how to interact with marine wildlife and habitats safely\/[\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”26987,26988,26985,26984,26986″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ slides_per_view=”2″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” hide_prev_next_buttons=”yes” wrap=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1652209257052{margin-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681240255956{margin-bottom: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;}”]\"Get<\/a>\"Download<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1652209057034{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Review our Mobile App Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photos, descriptions, and coordinates for every zone within FKNMS; Regulatory information relating to zone types; Photos and descriptions for points of interest including coral reefs, shipwrecks, lighthouses, and more<\/span>; An interactive map with geo-location; Photo stories about common animals found within FKNMS and tips for how to best utilize available resources like mooring buoys.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Both Apple (iOS) and Android. You will have the choice of which free version to download.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you download Sanctuary Explorer you simply launch the app and begin use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you want to utilize Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities, the mobile device must grant location access to Marine Sanctuary Explorer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For highest functionality you should launch the app with mobile data service. Once in use, mobile data is recommended but not required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you have enabled GPS, the app will notify you when you are approaching a managed zone (i.e. Sanctuary Preservation Area) with details on what activities you can enjoy in that location. It will also suggest additional, nearby points of interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your device will retain this information but it is not transferred externally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only if you are not connected to Wi-Fi. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can search by preferred mode for exploring (swimming, diving, snorkeling, boating, boarding or birdwatching) and then bookmark your preferences for later viewing. If you need help getting out on sanctuary waters, you can search our list of Blue Star dive and snorkel operators and fishing guides who are committed to preserving the sanctuary for future generations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explorer is not a replacement for mobile applications like Fish Rules<\/span><\/i>\u00a0or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Fish\/Hunt<\/span><\/i>\u00a0app, which both have detailed information on fishing regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u201cabout this app\u201d page provides links for connecting with the sanctuary and Foundation<\/p>\n

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You can search by preferred mode for exploring (swimming, diving, snorkeling, boating, boarding or birdwatching) and then bookmark your preferences for later viewing. If you need help getting out on sanctuary waters, you can search our list of Blue Star dive and snorkel operators and fishing guides who are committed to preserving the sanctuary for future generations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photos, descriptions, and coordinates for every zone within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; regulatory information relating to zone types; photos and descriptions for points of interest including coral reefs, shipwrecks, lighthouses, and more; an interactive map with geo-location; photo stories about common animals found within the sanctuary; and tips for how to best utilize available resources like mooring buoys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Both Apple (iOS) and Android. You will have the choice of which free version to download.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you download Sanctuary Explorer you simply launch the app and begin use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you want to utilize Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities, the mobile device must grant location access to Marine Sanctuary Explorer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. NOAA\u2019s National Marine Sanctuaries Program contributes content to this application, but the application is funded, managed, and otherwise controlled by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. NOAA does not collect, store, or control any information collected by this application, and the app itself does not collect any personally identifiable information. See the full privacy policy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For highest functionality you should launch the app with mobile data service. Once in use, mobile data is recommended but not required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you have enabled GPS, the app will notify you when you are approaching a managed zone (i.e. Sanctuary Preservation Area) with details on what activities you can enjoy in that location. It will also suggest additional, nearby points of interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your device will retain this information but it is not transferred externally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only if you are not connected to Wi-Fi. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can search by preferred mode for exploring (swimming, diving, snorkeling, boating, boarding or birdwatching) and then bookmark your preferences for later viewing. If you need help getting out on sanctuary waters, you can search our list of Blue Star dive and snorkel operators and fishing guides who are committed to preserving the sanctuary for future generations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explorer is not a replacement for mobile applications like Fish Rules<\/span><\/i>\u00a0or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Fish\/Hunt<\/span><\/i>\u00a0app, which both have detailed information on fishing regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u201cAbout This App\u201d page within the app provides links for connecting with the staff of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Users may contact floridakeys@noaa.gov or info@marinesanctuary.org.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can search by preferred mode for exploring (swimming, diving, snorkeling, boating, boarding or birdwatching) and then bookmark your preferences for later viewing. If you need help getting out on sanctuary waters, you can search our list of Blue Star dive and snorkel operators and fishing guides who are committed to preserving the sanctuary for future generations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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