![]() In the following areas, there is no diving or snorkeling within 300 feet of enhanced residential or commercial shoreline, any man-made or private canal, or any public or private marina. Most Keys cities have invoked special rules to cut down on neighbor-on-neighbor – and especially resident-on-visitor – “turf wars.” Essentially, local rules establish a “no-go” zone to keep lobster hunters away from private property. All recreationally harvested lobster must remain in whole condition while at sea. If a lobster gauge can FIT over the end of the carapace, EVEN SNUGLY, the lobster is TOO SHORT. ![]() The carapace is measured beginning at the forward edge between the rostral horns, excluding soft tissue and proceeding along the middle to the rear edge of the carapace. Spiny lobster must have a minimum carapace length greater than 3 inches, and the measurement must take place in the water. IF THE GAUGE FITS, TOSS IT (THE LOBSTER, THAT IS…) Dive flags are required whenever divers or snorkelers are in the water, and MUST BE TAKEN DOWN when the boat gets underway. While it’s not illegal to approach, vessels must slow to IDLE SPEED when closer than the distances listed above to a dive flag. While dive flags should be avoided whenever possible – more than 300 feet in open water or 100 feet in canals – boats may at times need to traverse these areas. ![]() Assign extra lookouts, especially in high-traffic areas. When the Keys’ reefs and gulfside holes turn into marine parking lots, it’s crucial to proceed with extreme caution. ![]()
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