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Does anyone see a moral issue because I make my living chipping
gorgonians, recordias and snails by the bucketfull from the Keys to
pay my mortgage?

Is there a moral issue if somebody collects berries or mushrooms
from the forest and sells them to pay his/her bills?

As long as you do not collect anything illegal you shouldn't worry :-)
I hope you have comercial grade fishing license?