Change the use of Public Beach Access at Phil Fosters Park, Singer Island

Phil Fosters Park on Singer Island houses a unique and diverse Marine Ecosystem that needs to be protected and cherished. I believe the regulations need an overhaul, and many more amazing options could be of benefit in this area (such as more artificial reefs or coral garden planting)
It is home to many species of fish, coral, skates, rays, octopus ,seahorses,crabs, starfish and many more. Many of the creatures are right in the shallows next to the shore where children and people can step on them. The area has shown a decrease in species like starfish. Brittle-worms which can be very painful to step on, as well as juvenille  lesser electric skates and the venomous stone-fish have been known to sit right off the beach shore next to the bridge.
The area has a large Barracuda population as well.
The Park gets crowded and the area right next to the water gets polluted with trash and humans. The crowd noise can be overwhelming when trying to enjoy a calm past-time like snorkeling.
This tiny stretch of Beach should not be open at all times to beach goer-s and is not safe for children. There are many articles discussing the intense current that can also come through. Should Beach Goers be allowed, a few modifications should be made for their safety, as well as divers safety and the wonderful marine-life often right under-foot.  Phil Foster Park initiatives Ideas:  1) New and appropriate signage/ Modifications to park brochures. 2) Develop a Public Safety/Marine Protection Education Initiative that limits public use of beach during key Diving times 3) Involve Local Dive Communities in a project aware monitoring program 4) Work closely with local coral gardening organizations to create a coral garden or system in the park with its safe location and protection from boating.
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