South Walton Filmmakers Highlight Regional Biodiversity at Florida Film Festival Panel
A conservation-themed panel at the Florida Film Festival spotlighted The Paper Bear, an animated film set in Walton County, exploring how storytelling can promote environmental preservation.
SS United States to Depart Philadelphia, Begin Transformation into Artificial Reef
The SS United States will depart Philadelphia on Feb. 17, 2025, for Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo a year-long preparation to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Once deployed off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast, the reef will support marine life and boost diving and fishing tourism.
World’s Largest Artificial Reef Begins Journey to the Bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
The legendary SS United States will soon begin a historic journey to become the world’s largest artificial reef! Get the details on her voyage from Philadelphia to her final home in the Gulf of Mexico and how this iconic ocean liner will soon enrich marine life for generations to come.
