Beijing's quest for energy has recently led it to the shores of the U.S. With the help of communist Cuba, Chinese companies are performing what is known as "slant drilling" 50 miles off the Florida Keys, tapping into oil reserves located in U.S. sovereign territory.

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Located off the Atlantic shore of Marathon in the Florida Keys is a private island getaway with all the amenities.

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In most cases, the passengers are dropped off on beaches of remote islands in the Florida Keys or near Miami, where they wait to be picked up by U.S. authorities.

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On June 29, REEF organized a kick-off dive at Molasses Reef and Pickle's Reef in the Florida Keys.

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