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A Florida Public 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization

Improving our marine environment through action & education

Welcome to the U.S. Marine Safety Institute, dedicated to the betterment of our marine environment and to the support of United States Search and Rescue and SAR teams all over the world.

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Who we are

Safer waters, stronger communities

It is the purpose of this website to educate the public as to what we do to improve our effectiveness during states of emergency.

The USMSI is an established public 501c3 not for profit organization based in Florida. We host a wide variety of marine environmental safety and education programs for at risk youth and veterans.

USMSI offers a wide array of marine environment safety and educational programs for boating and personal watercraft safety. We also volunteer services to safeguard those on the water.

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Affiliate offices

Affiliate offices in California, North Carolina, Michigan, Florida, Costa Rica and the Bahamas.

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Programs & services

Youth program participants

USMSI’s Youth Programs & Services

Apprenticeship programs for at-risk youth and veterans.

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Artificial Reef Technologies

Design, engineering, permitting, construction, deployment and monitoring.

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US Search and Rescue

Team members, photos, training films and our K9 programs.

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USMSI volunteers in Costa Rica

National Purchase Program

Check out the benefits of joining the USMSI’s National Purchase Program.

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Youth kayaking program

Free to every student

These educational (Module) programs and courses are completely free to the students and are supported by corporate, individual sponsors and our new profit structures program.

Youth & Veterans

Apprenticeship programs

Our Youth and Veterans apprenticeship programs are a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of highly skilled occupations.

We provide at-risk youth, ages 12-28, the opportunity to transform their lives by learning to be community leaders and preparing themselves to enter the marketplace through training opportunities in various fields.

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Habitat restoration

Artificial Reef Technologies

USMSI has a host of experts who can handle all phases of artificial reefs from design, engineering, permitting, construction, deployment, and post-deployment monitoring tasks.

Preserving the gulf

Preserving and enhancing the gulf marine environment is something of great importance to us here at the USMSI. This video of a project in Texas will provide you with insight to the importance of artificial reefs.

New projects in 2022

The USMSI is looking forward to new projects in 2022 that will enhance the gulf’s habitats. See our page on Artificial Reef Technologies for completed and future projects.

From our Founder

Click here for important information from our Founder, Scott Steele.

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US Search and Rescue

In memory of Caroline Hebard

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We at US Search and Rescue would like to honor the memory of Caroline Hebard and her contributions to our K9 programs.

Team members, photos, training films and other entertaining aspects of our search and rescue organization.

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K9 Programs

Supporting Search and Rescue teams all over the world.

Training films & photos

In the field

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Training film: securing a vessel▶Training films
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Get involved

Join our team

Join our team in these areas as a non-professional with benefits!

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National Purchase Program

Check out the benefits of joining the USMSI’s National Purchase Program.

USMSI Tax Information

Details on our 501c3 status and your tax deductible gift.

Support the Cause

Your gift keeps us afloat

USMSI is an all volunteer organization and does not receive any Federal, State or Local funding. It relies completely on the generous giving of the community it serves. Your tax deductible gift is greatly appreciated!

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Get in touch

Emailco.ussar@gmail.com 24/7P. 941.204.4970 Field OfficeP. 307.281.2080