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The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA) have teamed together to present The Blue Rider Ocean Awareness and Stewardship Program, to promote “environmentally-aware” visitation to the beautiful Florida Keys on an exciting personal watercraft tour.

Did you know that the ocean waters surrounding the Florida Keys are part of a National Marine Sanctuary? Did you know that today’s personal watercrafts are among the cleanest and quietest motorized boats on the water?

Our goal is simple: to ensure that people who rent PWC in the Florida Keys understand, embrace and practice good ocean environmental stewardship when riding in the National Marine Sanctuary, and leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding for the National Marine Sanctuary. Many rental businesses in the Keys are already doing this important work. We encourage you to visit one of these tour operators while in the Keys. Click on “PWC Tours and Shop Locations” for more information.

We hope the Blue Rider information will contribute to your overall PWC experience and tour, so that you will recommend the trip to your friends and plan another tour for your next vacation.