Human impacts on coral includes: Pollution Overfishing Tourism Aquarium/Souvenir
Photo courtesy NOAA Overfishing Tourism Aquarium/Souvenir Trade Global Climate
The Florida Museum’s Seminole and Miccosukee basket collection consists of 38 baskets made from a variety of materials. Materials include cane, palmetto, palm leaves, and sweetgrass. The collection covers 150 years of history, from the 1830s to the 1990s, and includes pack, envelope, berry, sieve,
These baskets proved to be a favored and inexpensive souvenir item, and they remain
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary The National Marine Sanctuaries Act of 1972 authorized the designation and management of marine environments with special national significance due to their conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, scientific, cultural, archaeological, or educat
result of the collection of coral, shells, seahorses, and other marine life for souvenirs
Children’s Toys Seminole and Miccosukee dolls have been recorded since the late 19th century, however these early dolls were no more than simple toys for children made out of sticks and rags. By the early 20th century, the dolls became a part of the tourist trade and their purpose shifted from
These dolls were created to be souvenirs and not playthings.
