Looe Key Research Only Area

The Looe Key Research Only Area protects the patch reef system in the northeast corner of the Looe Key Existing Management Area. This area is closed to entry and clearly identified by 30-inch round yellow buoys clearly marked with "Research Only." By limiting this and other sites to research only, scientists will be able to differentiate impacts caused by resource use and those caused by changing environmental conditions.

Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.

A summary of all sanctuary regulations is available online. For the full text of sanctuary regulations, see 15 CFR 922 Subpart P.