Marquesas Region

Eastern Dry Rocks, Rock Key, Sand Key, andKey West Sanctuary Preservation Areas

Alternative 3 - preferredapprox. 458 ac (.7 sq mi) SPA + 286 ac (.5 sq mi) Limited Entry

Blue Star Operator Only

Sanctuary Preservation Area

Idle Speed

No Anchor

Alternative 1 - status quoapprox. 444 ac (.7 sq mi)

Sanctuary Preservation Area

Alternative 2approx. 458 ac (.7 sq mi)

Sanctuary Preservation Area

Idle Speed

No Anchor

Alternative 4approx. 574 ac (.9 sq mi) + 286 ac (.5 sq mi) Limited Entry

Blue Star Operator Only

Sanctuary Preservation Area (Sand Key Limited Entry)

Idle Speed

No Anchor

These zones protect spur-and-groove and deeper bank reef habitats that historically supported thickets of ESA-listed elkhorn coral. Currently contain a high abundance of large ESA-listed star corals, remnant populations of ESA-listed pillar corals, and a diverse assemblage of other boulder and plating coral species. Important sites for ongoing restoration of ESA-listed elkhorn and staghorn corals. These zones were originally designed to limit consumptive activities and separate users engaged in different activities. Key West SPA is provided for restoration of degraded coral reef ecosystem sanctuary resources.

This map contains proposed marine zone alternatives for public comment. Proposed marine zonealternatives do not reflect agency decision at this time.For more details about the proposed alternatives and zone descriptions, including associated regulations,see Section 3.3 and 3.4 of this DEIS.

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