Thanks to @MiamiMarinas and @MiamiDadeRER the waters of #BiscayneBay will be a little cleaner. Five derelict vessels were removed recently from the area surrounding #DinnerKey and #WatsonIsland eliminating these hazards to navigation and the environment. ๐ฅ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๐
City of Miami Police Marine Patrol continues to assist the west coast recover after the storm. Thank you to The City of Bradenton for recognizing their efforts.
Bradenton got it right. These @MiamiPD officers are, "Amazing!!" ๐๐ป๐ฆพ@MPDMarinePatrol@BradentonGov@VisitBradenton
ULTRA ALERT
SEVERE WEATHER - LIGHTNING & STRONG WINDS. For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down. Please calmly leave the park now.
CHANGES TO MOVE OVER LAW
Effective January 2024, vehicle are now required to mover over a lane for stopped disabled vehicles AND emergency vehicles on the side of the road. If traffic does not allow you to mover over, safely reduce speed to 20 mph below posted speed limit.
A friendly reminder this #ColumbusDayWeekend to obey all manatee signs as well as keeping a sharp look out for these gentle giants. @MPDMarinePatrol will be out in full effect enforcing all marine laws. ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฅ๏ธ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ธโต๏ธ
DISAPPEARING ISLAND - Ofc. Rios of the @MPDMarinePatrol explains how when boaters beach on the island, it actually causes #environmental damage. To prevent from erosion, boaters are expected to anchor in the water and to not tie off any vegetation on shore. #Marin#Patrol
Morning views ๐from @CityofMiami and another Derelict vessel removal. These vessels pollute the water, damage marine resources and threaten boater safety. If you spot a abandoned/derelict vessel please contact @MPDMarinePatrol @ (305)603-6390. ๐ค๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐
If youโre having trouble keeping up with the maintenance on your anchored vessel, take action before your boat becomes a derelict vessel. The owner of a derelict vessel is liable for all costs arising out of the relocation or removal of the vessel from state waters. ๐ฅ๏ธโต๏ธ๐ค
Another four derelict vessels located in the @CityofMiami#DinnerKey and #MiamiMarineStadium . These vessels are not only navigational hazards but theyโre also destroying seagrass and coral reefs. If you see a derelict vessel please call us at (305) 603-6390. ๐ โต๏ธ๐
Today @MPDMarinePatrol spent a day removing derelict and abandoned mooring buoys, lines and anchors from @CityofMiami#MiamiMarineStadium. Some of the buoys were submerged below the surface, creating a navigation hazard for unsuspecting mariners. ๐โ๏ธ๐ฅ๏ธ๐คโต๏ธ
#Manatee season starts today. Manatees will migrate in search of warmer waters as the temperature drops. Obey and manatee speed zones and slow down to help protect these gentle water creatures.
@MiamiDadeRER@MiamiDadeCounty