As commercial and recreational uses of the Florida waterway system continue to expand with population growth, new coastal development, and a healthy marine industry, the potential for conflicts among boaters, natural resources, and different user groups will also increase. Faced
To assist with the understanding of Florida’s complex vessel management system, we scoured the statutes and regulations for terms that define the types of vessels using Florida waters and then classified these into the broader categories we thought they best
Florida Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2027 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship from eligible Florida graduate students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources. Applications are due
