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9-11 Memorial
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Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 7
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are
unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.
Coral Reefs Under Attack From
Global Warming And Acidification Of Oceans
AHN - Dec 13 2007
The world's coral reefs are
being killed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday
that new research finds carbon emissions are threatening coral reefs. The
findings are timely as 2008 is the International Year of the Reef.
Report says climate change could cost Florida billions of dollars
Tallahassee.com, FL Nov 28
Climate change could cost Florida an additional $27
billion by 2025 and $345 billion by 2100 if carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gas emissions continue to increase at current rates, according to a Tufts
University report.
USA & UK. Ceasar Marine to sponsor Key West regatta & exhibit at Earls Court
Boat Show
BYM News (press release), Spain -
Nov 22, 2007
2008 marks the 21st
anniversary of North America’s premiere annual sailing regatta the Acura Key
West 2008. Between 21 and 25 January 2008, Key West will play host to the famous
annual gathering of international grand prix boats
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Key
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Dolphin Tours
Key West Dolphin Tours
Marathon Kayak Resources
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Marathon Kayak Resource
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Key West Dolphin Tours
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Red Mangrove
Ecosystem Tour:
Out of over 50 types of Mangrove
trees, only the Red Mangrove can grow in salt water, and
actually perform osmosis, drinking only fresh water and leaving
the salt in the ocean. Boot key offers over 500 acres of Red
Mangrove forest. There is no land there, and certainly no human
development. Our guides lead you through the narrow channels
which the tides flow in and out of, feeding large inland lagoons
within the key. These channels are as narrow as 3 feet wide and
are accessible only to paddlers.
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helping you select a kayak in which you are comfortable and
teaching you how to use it, our guides lead you down the harbor,
then into the mangroves. Paddle up Whiskey Creek to a lagoon
called "As Good As It Gets", then take the Anna
Mangrovia Channel to the largest lagoon, Anna Mangrovia. After
exploring there, we head eastward down the Salt Lake Expressway
to Not So Great Salt Lake. Most groups then head out Sisters'
Creed and back to the harbor. If everyone wants to, we can take
the long way home, traveling through another mile of narrow
tidal channel called the Muffin Man Mile, then suddenly
appearing in the real world, about a mile west of the shop on
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The Red Mangrove
forest is an incredibly unique ecosystem, home to huge amounts
of marine life and birds. Located in The Eastern Flyway,
hundreds of species of birds stop by on their way to wherever it
is that they go. Others like Egrets, Herons, and Pelicans spend
the entire year on Boot Key. If we cannot identify a bird for
you we normally call it a Harbor Chicken.
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There is never any
limit to the amount of questions we will answer.
We guide this trip almost every
day and could never begin to get bored with it, or stop learning
more about it each time we go through.
Most participants in this tour are
beginners, quite often using a kayak for the first time.
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Half Day (3 1/2
hours) Daily Kayaking Tours (join a small group or bring your
own small group,) $40.00 per person.
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Key West Tours can be
customized to meet your needs.
(Tours with a beach or island lunch break, open ocean kayaking,
sunset tours, etc.)
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Sunrise Tours:
The quiet of dawn is the perfect
time for observing all sorts of animal life. We watch the
sunrise while paddling into the Mangrove forest to observe the
wildlife and enjoy this special time in the unique ecosystem.
Witness birds feeding, crabs scurrying, and keep your eyes
peeled for the occasional manatee or dolphin.
Difficulty: Easy
Includes: Kayak, paddle, personal flotation device and guide.
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Sunset Tours:
Imagine kayaking across the sun
drenched crystal clear water to a deserted isle where you watch
the sunset fall over the horizon. Paddle back under the
moonlight, hearing the fish jump beyond your sight. Our sunset
paddles are for those adventurous souls who desire something a
little out of the ordinary. Weather dependant.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Includes: Kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, snacks and
guide.
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Marathon Kayak Resource
19 Sombrero Blvd.
(at Sombrero Resort)
P.O. Box 501923
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: (305) 743-0561
e-mail: info@marathonkayak.com
Key West Dolphin Tours
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As time will allow I try to keep the Information
here as current as possible. All prices in this
section is subject to change without notice.
For the most up to date information give
them a call and ask them about their service.
Everyone I have talked to is friendly and egger
to answer any Question you may have.
Please be sure to mention that you were
sent to them by Clyde's Key West Kayaking.
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