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.

Date: Starting January 27th and continuing each month

Morning Session: Dive into the World of Conservation

Immerse yourself in 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.

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 coral 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! 🌊

Coral Restoration staff collecting coral from the underwater nursery

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

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.

Planting coral

 

We go to 2 different locations for these one to the nursery in Tavenier and then to Pickles 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 2024 are;

January 27th

Saturday February 10th

Saturday March 16

Saturday April 13

No event in May

Saturday June 15

Saturday July 20

Saturday August 10

Saturday September 14

Saturday October 12

Saturday November 9

Saturday December 14

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.