Conservation crews are juggling ATV patrols and fragile chicks as Florida's nesting season hits full swing.

After months in bankruptcy, Marineland reopens under local nonprofit ownership, keeping its dolphins and refocusing on conservation, education and research.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.