Coral Restoration dive
Discover, Dive, and Make a Difference! Join us for a Day of Conservation in Key Largo with CRF!
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure that combines education, exploration, and environmental impact? Look no further try our coral restoration dive! Island Venture invites you to join us and the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) for a day of conservation like no other.
Morning Session: Dive into the World of Conservation
The morning session starts at the CRF exploration center at he Pilot House Marina and is located right next to our shop and boat dock. You will learn about the incredible world of coral restoration as the CRF team unveils the secrets behind their groundbreaking work. Learn about their innovative techniques and the vital role they play in preserving our underwater ecosystems. The exploration center has displays and models so you can actually practice planting coral on to a model reef. This event usually lasys to around 11am when you will be free to go get lunch.
Lunch options
There are a number of resturants close by. The Pilot House Marina has an excellent restuarant where you can either dine inside in the air conditioning or take a table overlooking the water. Service is always quick and they have an excellent selection for lunch and dinner. The Pilot house opens at 11.30 Wednesday to Sunday.
Afternoon Session: Dive, Discover, and Do Your Part
Gear up for an afternoon filled with excitement! Embark on a scuba diving adventure to witness the CRF nursery, where coral comes to life. Then, journey to a vibrant reef where, if conditions allow, you’ll have the unique opportunity to plant coral alongside our experienced team.
Why Join Us?
Environmental Education: Gain insights into the crucial work of CRF and understand your role in protecting marine life.
Scuba Dive Experience: Explore the underwater wonders of Key Largo and witness the beauty of a coral reef firsthand.
Hands-On Conservation: Be a part of something bigger as you actively contribute to coral restoration efforts.
Details and Booking: Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience!
Connect with Us: Follow us on social media [@IslandVenture] for sneak peeks, updates, and behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the event.
Join us on this incredible journey to make a positive impact on our oceans. Let’s dive in, learn, and contribute to the preservation of our precious coral reefs!
Come and join us for a Coral Restoration dive to the CRF nursery and after planting coral on a reef!
These events are open to all certified divers. Divers must have excellent bouyancy as you will be navigating through the trees in the nursery.
The Plan
First dive on the reef will be to help clean some of the 750 coral trees that CRF look after.
Second dive is made on the live coral reef where, depending on conditions, you will get to plant some coral. each coral plant has a registered number that you will be able to record and track progress over the years!
Each of the dives is around 45min in 30 feet of water or less.
We go to 2 different locations for these tours one to the nursery in Tavenier and then to Pickles reef or Snapper reef.
We return to the dock at the Pilot House around 4.30pm.
Whats the cost
The cost for this coral restoration dive trip is $125 and includes tanks and weights. There is an additional donation of $50 per diver to CRF for this event.
What dates are available
The latest dates for 2026 are;
Saturday January 31st
Saturday February 21st
Saturday March 28th
Saturday April 18th
Saturday May 30th
Saturday June 27th
Saturday July 18th
Saturday August 8th
Saturday September 26th
Saturday October 17th
Saturday November 7th
Saturday December 5th
Book online now!We may add more dates depending on demand, if you have a group of 6 or more that would like to go please let us know and we can arrange it for you.
If you would like to know more about plans to restore the reefs have a read of the Iconic Reef project in the Florida Keys.