East Harbor Key Wildlife Management Area

These mangrove islands are located 9 miles northeast of Key West. The northernmost island has a 300-foot no-entry zone to protect wildlife including nesting herons, cormorants, and osprey (Pandion haliaetus) along the tidal creeks. The wildlife management area is just 15 acres in size.

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.