Resources
Eco-Mariner is glad to have a place where boaters can come to get information about Florida Bay. We hope that the information below will give you the knowledge you need to help protect Florida bay.
We will keep this section updated, so check back frequently to see what has changed.
PDF Documents
Bird Checklist 2006.pdf - Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to protect south Florida’s subtropical wetlands, particularly the diverse and abundant birdlife.
Boating Float Plan.pdf - Complete this form before going out on your boat and leave it with a person
who you can depend on to notify the FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION or other rescue organization in case you do
not return as scheduled.
Boating Regulations.pdf - Navigable waters cover one third of the park, creating excellent fi shing and boating opportunities. Please remember to excercise caution while boating
Bonefish.pdf - Renowned by anglers for their wariness and fighting spirit, bonefish are stealthy and speedy residents of the shallow bays and backcountry of south Florida.
Mapping Everglades Ecosystems.pdf - This document covers: water depths, hiking trails, unpaved roads, wilderness waterway and canoe trails, wildlife protection areas (closed to public), lighted markers, canals and gates, pumping stations, water detention areas, picnic areas, National Park Service campgrounds, National Park Service primitive campsites, private campgrounds, interpretive trails, marinas, gas stations, boat launchs, food services and lodging.
Fishing Regulations 2008.pdf - Navigable waters cover one third of Everglades National Park, creating excellent fishing opportunities. Please remember to exercise caution while fishing.
Flamingo Area Map.pdf - This document gives an overview of the general layout and services provided in Flamingo
Float Plan.pdf - Complete this form before going out on your vessel and leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization in case you do not return as scheduled.
Florida Bay Map and Guide.pdf - This document provides information on a variety of subjects unique to Florida Bay.
Florida Bay Report.pdf - This document was a resource assessment of Florida Bay in 2005.
Florida Boaters Guide.pdf - This is document is the Florida Boater's Guide - A Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities.
Mangroves.pdf - Mangroves are woody plants that prefer protected, lowenergy shorelines in estuaries and lagoons. They are found along virtually every coast that has a tropical or subtropical climate.
Pompano and Permit.pdf - These fast-swimming coastal fishes are a challenge to catch and, as a result, are coveted by Florida anglers; the pompano has the added enticement of being a popular dinner entree.
Predeparture Checklist.pdf - This document is a boater's checklist that includes: equipment checklists, visual system checklist and a departure checklist.
Reddrum.pdf - One of Florida’s most popular sport fish, red drum is also one of the state’s most widespread estuarine inhabitants. Red drum are prodigious spawners that may produce tens of millions of eggs each year.