A 96-foot rust-covered yellow derelict submarine was removed from the waters off the Florida Keys, near Marathon, in one of the most unusual and challenging projects in the county's derelict vessel removal program, Monroe County officials said.

The operation to removed an abandoned submarine was carried out safely and efficiently. Monroe County, courtesy

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission defines a derelict vessel as one that is wrecked, junked or in substantially dismantled condition in Florida waters.

The county said the operation was carried out safely and efficiently by a pre-qualified marine contractor under the coordination of the Monroe County Marine Resources Office.

Officials cite environmental, safety concerns

"Derelict vessels, whether a small skiff o

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