This section is currently being developed. We are very excited to include buisinesses and employers who are offering classes or resources on continuing education. Please contact us via e-mail with your information if you would like to be included. We are getting over 100 hits a day already, so it's a great way to be seen.

In the free press I found an interesting article that might also intrigue a few fisherman.

Her name is Dr. Jennifer Rehage, and she will discuss how seasonal fluxuations in freshwater flow and salinity affect the balance of fishing communities and benefit key recreational fisheries. The event is free and open to the public.

For information, contact Linda Kapalan at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 305-396-7000

An annual tradition for 44 years: a series of world-class concerts January - March.

Begun in Marathon: the exact midpoint of the archipelago, and now producing seasonal concerts in Islamorada as well!

The History of Diving Museum, in Islamorada, Florida Keys, tells the international story of mankind’s attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. Come visit us and marvel at the ingenuity and bravery of inventors over the ages and be thankful for advancements in technology that have lead to modern day SCUBA. Discover the history behind military, commercial and recreational diving. Learn how diving has contributed to marine science, underwater photography and treasure hunting. The Museum features the world’s largest international collection of diving helmets and artifacts and an incomparable Museum Store featuring distinctive diving related gifts. Plan your Florida Keys dive profile to include an immersion into the culture and heritage of diving. http://www.divingmuseum.org/wp/eventsandeducation/our-mural/

More History Museums in Florida!

The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle: www.campgordonjohnston.com

Civil War Soldiers Museum in Pensacola: www.cwmuseum.com

Florida Holocaust Museum in St.Petersburg: www.flholocaustmuseum.org

Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee: www.museumoffloridahistory.com

Apalachicola Maritime Museum in Apalachicola: ww.ammfl.org

The Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach: www.friendsofthemuseums.org

The National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensicola: www.navalaviationmuseum.org

Follow the Aquarius Reef Base!

http://aquarius.fiu.edu/

Ocean Life!

2012 - 2013 Series

Free to the public - 6:00 p.m Meet and Greet + 7:00 P.M Lecture.

For more information, please visit  http://www.fklcc.org/ OR http://seas.fiu.edu/

Welcome to the Sea Floor!

Scientists dragged a camera behind a boat while taking six shots per second of the ocean floor. Now anyone can sort through the millions of photos, labeling sea scallops, sea stars, fish and MORE.  http://www.seafloorexplorer.org/

Weather Satellites have been taking pictures of tropical storms for more than 40 years, but even experts sometimes disagree on how to classify cyclones. Training many eyes on each image helps to build a consensus on cyclone type and strength-and builds toward a better understanding of how storms have changed over time. http://www.cyclonecenter.org/

Underwater microphones capture whale songs. Sometimes the enormous mammals click and moo; sometimes they sound like air escaping from helium balloons. Listeners sort sounds to help scientits better understand how whales communicate. http://www.whale.fm/

Vintage ship logbooks have valuable information about historical weather conditions-ideal for scientists developing climate models. Volunteers have already transcribed logbooks for more that 300 world war I-era Royal Navy warships. Now they're delving into Arctic Ship Logs. http://www.oldweather.org/

Attention Mates looking to continue their expertise in the dive industry. You can check out http://www.rainbowreef.us. This dive company offers many opportunities for anyone trying to relocate, work, and take dive classes in the Florida Keys.

• Florida Keys Boating Course: Boat Smart & Eco-Mariner. Learn the basics of safe boating and how not to damage your boat or the environment. Hosted by Captain Bruce Chambers & Rob Cliff. Class is held at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada. For more information please call 305-664-9737 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.  Elsewise, visit http://www.ecomariner.org or http://www.myfwc.com.

• Want to become a charter boat captain? Florida Keys Community College is now offering a course to license captains at the Coral Shores campus! Contact Capt. Tracy Brenner at 305-923-3111 for more information.
• Captain Jennifer McLean was named the 2009 Outstanding Instructor by the American Sailing Assosiation. For more information on the American Sailing Association visit www.asa.com . To learn more about the Sun Sailing School visit www.sun-shinesailing.com
  

To learn about more education opportunities, please check out the education section of our business directory. We have several sea schools listed there.

Also, this goes without saying, a lot of questions can be answered on the USCG site.  We have a link to their website on our homepage. 

I'm sure there will be many questions concerning the Transportation Workers I.D. card.  You can find the most reliable source for answers on the USCG webpage. Go to the Merchant Mariner Documentation section all the way to the right hand side.