Coral Restoration Foundation

CRF Education Booth at Vizcaya Farmer’s Market Open to the Public
2025-06-29 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-22 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-15 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
CRF will have an interactive educational booth at Vizcaya Farmer’s Market – come join the fun!
Open to the public.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Island Ventures
2025-06-27 09:00 - 17:00
Join Island Ventures for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Dive Programs and get an up-close, hands-on adventure in coral reef restoration. Partnering with Island Ventures and Coral Restoration Foundation™, you’ll actively participate in scientific fieldwork and help restore vibrant coral ecosystems. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—reserve your spot today!
Dive 1: Begin with a dive in the Tavernier Coral Tree Nursery™, where participants will assist with Coral Tree™ maintenance, ensuring the health of over 30,000 corals. Exploring the 500 Coral Trees™ spread across 1.5 acres of seafloor.
Dive 2: Next, head out to active restoration reef sites, where you’ll have the opportunity to assist with outplanting, monitoring efforts to further support reef recovery, and/or explore previously outplanted corals
Snorkelers and boat passengers are also welcome to join, offering a chance to experience the vibrant nursery and reef from above the water!
Schedule:
This program begins with a morning educational session, including a presentation that explains the decline of coral reefs and the restoration efforts being made to address this issue. After the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on mock practice of underwater skills on land, learning restoration techniques for nursery maintenance and outplanting methodologies alongside the CRF™ Coral Crew. The program kicks in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center, located at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
Dive check-in is at Island Ventures, located at 13 Seagate Blvd.
Afternoon dives may vary depending on the dive operator, diver experience, weather conditions, and the specific restoration tasks CRF™ needs completed that day. Restoration activities can include learning about the coral nursery, maintaining coral trees, outplanting new corals, monitoring coral growth, and exploring previously outplanted reefs.
Sign up now!
To learn more about the restoration program and confirm dive rates, call Island Ventures at 305-451-4957, email www.islandventure.com, or book online to reserve your spot
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Island Ventures. All dive-related costs, including the base dive reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Island Ventures prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Sea Dwellers
2025-06-25 09:00 - 17:00
Join Sea Dwellers for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Dive Programs and get an up-close, hands-on adventure in coral reef restoration. Partnering with Sea Dwellers and Coral Restoration Foundation™, you’ll actively participate in scientific fieldwork and help restore vibrant coral ecosystems. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—reserve your spot today!
Dive 1: Begin with a dive in the Tavernier Coral Tree Nursery™, where participants will assist with Coral Tree™ maintenance, ensuring the health of over 30,000 corals. Exploring the 500 Coral Trees™ spread across 1.5 acres of seafloor.
Dive 2: Next, head out to active restoration reef sites, where you’ll have the opportunity to assist with outplanting, monitoring efforts to further support reef recovery, and/or explore previously outplanted corals
Snorkelers and boat passengers are also welcome to join, offering a chance to experience the vibrant nursery and reef from above the water!
Schedule:
This program begins with a morning educational session, including a presentation that explains the decline of coral reefs and the restoration efforts being made to address this issue. After the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on mock practice of underwater skills on land, learning restoration techniques for nursery maintenance and outplanting methodologies alongside the CRF™ Coral Crew. The program kicks in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center, located at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
Dive check-in is at Sea Dwellers, located at 105 Laguna Ave 5E, Key Largo.
Afternoon dives may vary depending on the dive operator, diver experience, weather conditions, and the specific restoration tasks CRF™ needs completed that day. Restoration activities can include learning about the coral nursery, maintaining coral trees, outplanting new corals, monitoring coral growth, and exploring previously outplanted reefs.
Sign up now!
To learn more about the restoration program and confirm dive rates, call Sea Dwellers at 305-451-3640, or book online to reserve your spot
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Sea Dwellers. All dive-related costs, including the base dive reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Sea Dwellers prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

John Pennekamp State Park Presentation
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-16 13:00, 2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | John Pennekamp State Park Visitor’s Center, 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join us for our monthly presentation at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Our presentation discusses biology of coral reefs, their importance to the environment, causes of degradation, and reef restoration practices.

Coral Restoration Foundation Booth at Morada Way Art Walk
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | 151 Morada Way, Islamorada, FL 33036, 151 Morada Way, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
Support Coral Conservation at Art Walk. Stop by Coral Restoration Foundation’s booth during Art Walk to learn about our efforts to save Florida’s coral reefs and discover how you can get involved. With a $10 donation, you’ll receive a reusable metal cup featuring the CRF logo, which is good for discounts at the brewery during the event! Come connect, contribute, and celebrate marine conservation through art and community.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Conch Republic Divers
2025-06-19 09:00 - 17:00
Join Conch Republic Divers for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Dive Programs and get an up-close, hands-on adventure in coral reef restoration. Partnering with Conch Republic Divers and Coral Restoration Foundation™, you’ll actively participate in scientific fieldwork and help restore vibrant coral ecosystems. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—reserve your spot today!
Dive 1: Begin with a dive in the Tavernier Coral Tree Nursery™, where participants will assist with Coral Tree™ maintenance, ensuring the health of over 30,000 corals. Exploring the 500 Coral Trees™ spread across 1.5 acres of seafloor.
Dive 2: Next, head out to active restoration reef sites, where you’ll have the opportunity to assist with outplanting, monitoring efforts to further support reef recovery, and/or explore previously outplanted corals
Snorkelers and boat passengers are also welcome to join, offering a chance to experience the vibrant nursery and reef from above the water!
Schedule:
This program begins with a morning educational session, including a presentation that explains the decline of coral reefs and the restoration efforts being made to address this issue. After the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on mock practice of underwater skills on land, learning restoration techniques for nursery maintenance and outplanting methodologies alongside the CRF™ Coral Crew. The program kicks in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center, located at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
Dive check-in is at Conch Republic Divers, located at 90800 Overseas Hwy Ste 9, Tavernier.
Afternoon dives may vary depending on the dive operator, diver experience, weather conditions, and the specific restoration tasks CRF™ needs completed that day. Restoration activities can include learning about the coral nursery, maintaining coral trees, outplanting new corals, monitoring coral growth, and exploring previously outplanted reefs.
Sign up now!
To learn more about the restoration program and confirm dive rates, click the ‘Sign Up Now’ button, call Conch Republic Divers at 305-852-1655 or book online at conchrepublicdivers.com to reserve today!
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Conch Republic Divers. All dive-related costs, including the base dive reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Conch Republic Divers prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

CRF™ Public Snorkel Program with Reef Quest
2025-06-19 09:00 - 17:00
Join Reef Quest and Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a unique snorkeling adventure to the Tavernier Nursery, one of the world’s largest coral nurseries, and a nearby restoration site.
All programs begin with an educational session before the snorkeling trip. Coral Restoration Foundation™ Coral Crew will be on hand to explain their restoration efforts and, weather permitting, demonstrate coral outplanting while snorkelers explore the site from above. Please note, this is a snorkeling-only experience!
Sign up now!
For snorkel rates, contact Reef Quest directly, visit their website at reefquesttours.com.
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Reef Quest. All snorkel-related costs, including the base snorkel reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Reef Quest prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Silent World
2025-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Dive Programs and get an up-close, hands-on adventure in coral reef restoration. Partnering with Silent World Dive Center and Coral Restoration Foundation™, you’ll actively participate in scientific fieldwork and help restore vibrant coral ecosystems. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—reserve your spot today!
Dive 1: Begin with a dive in the Carysfort Coral Tree Nursery™, where participants will assist with Coral Tree™ maintenance, ensuring the health of thousands of corals.
Dive 2: Next, head out to active restoration reef sites, where you’ll have the opportunity to assist with outplanting, monitoring efforts to further support reef recovery, and/or explore previously outplanted corals
Snorkelers and boat passengers are also welcome to join, offering a chance to experience the vibrant nursery and reef from above the water!
Schedule:
This program begins with a morning educational session, including a presentation that explains the decline of coral reefs and the restoration efforts being made to address this issue. After the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on mock practice of underwater skills on land, learning restoration techniques for nursery maintenance and outplanting methodologies alongside the CRF™ Coral Crew. The program kicks in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center, located at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
As an added bonus, participants have the opportunity to earn the PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification with Silent World Dive Center during this trip (though certification is not required to participate in the program). All certifications will be organized and processed directly through Silent World Dive Center.
The PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification educates both divers and non-divers about the critical challenges facing the world’s coral reefs. The course covers the functioning of coral reefs, their vital role in the health of our oceans, and the reasons why many reefs are in serious decline. It also provides practical tips on how individuals can help protect and preserve these vital ecosystems.
The PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification will be completed immediately after the CRF™ training at Silent World Dive Center. Dive check-in is at 12:15 PM at Silent World Dive Center, located at 51 Garden Cove Drive.
Afternoon dives may vary depending on the dive operator, diver experience, weather conditions, and the specific restoration tasks CRF™ needs completed that day. Restoration activities can include learning about the coral nursery, maintaining coral trees, outplanting new corals, monitoring coral growth, and exploring previously outplanted reefs.
Sign up now!
For more details about the restoration program and to confirm dive rates, click the ‘Sign Up Now’ button, call Silent World Dive Center at 305-451-3252, or book your spot online at silentworld.com.
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Silent World Dive Center. All dive-related costs, including the base dive reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Silent World Dive Center prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Rainbow Reef Dive Center
2025-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
Join Rainbow Reef Dive Center for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Dive Programs and get an up-close, hands-on adventure in coral reef restoration. Partnering with Rainbow Reef Dive Center and Coral Restoration Foundation™, you’ll actively participate in scientific fieldwork and help restore vibrant coral ecosystems. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—reserve your spot today!
Dive 1: Begin with a dive in the Tavernier Coral Tree Nursery™, where participants will assist with Coral Tree™ maintenance, ensuring the health of over 30,000 corals. Exploring the 500 Coral Trees™ spread across 1.5 acres of seafloor.
Dive 2: Next, head out to active restoration reef sites, where you’ll have the opportunity to assist with outplanting, monitoring efforts to further support reef recovery, and/or explore previously outplanted corals
Snorkelers and boat passengers are also welcome to join, offering a chance to experience the vibrant nursery and reef from above the water!
Schedule:
This program begins with a morning educational session, including a presentation that explains the decline of coral reefs and the restoration efforts being made to address this issue. After the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on mock practice of underwater skills on land, learning restoration techniques for nursery maintenance and outplanting methodologies alongside the CRF™ Coral Crew. The program kicks in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center, located at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
As a bonus, participants have the opportunity to earn the PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification with Rainbow Reef Dive Center during this trip (though certification is not required to participate in the program). All certifications will be organized and processed directly through Rainbow Reef.
The PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification educates both divers and non-divers about the critical challenges facing the world’s coral reefs. The course covers the functioning of coral reefs, their vital role in the health of our oceans, and the reasons why many reefs are in serious decline. It also provides practical tips on how individuals can help protect and preserve these vital ecosystems.
The PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification will be completed immediately after the CRF™ training. Dive check-in is at 12:45 PM at Rainbow Reef Dive Center, located at 100 Ocean Drive.
Afternoon dives may vary depending on the dive operator, diver experience, weather conditions, and the specific restoration tasks CRF™ needs completed that day. Restoration activities can include learning about the coral nursery, maintaining coral trees, outplanting new corals, monitoring coral growth, and exploring previously outplanted reefs.
Sign up now!
To learn more about the restoration program and verify dive rates, please click the “Sign Up Now” button or call Rainbow Reef Dive Center at 305-451-7171 to reserve your spot.
*The donation to the Coral Restoration Foundation™ will be made on-site the day of the program event, not to Rainbow Reef Dive Center. All dive-related costs, including the base dive reservation fee, additional rental gear, certification inquiries, and any other questions, should be coordinated directly with Rainbow Reef Dive Center prior to the trip
*All activities are weather dependent.

CRF Educational Booth at Vizcaya Village Night Market
2025-06-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL, 33129
Enjoy an engaging evening at the historic farm village as local vendors showcase their goods in a vibrant marketplace atmosphere. CRF will have an interactive and educational booth at the event.
Open to the public.

Coralpalooza Open House at our Exploration Center
2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo, 5 Seagate Boulevard, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Come visit us at our Exploration Center in Key Largo for a fun day of games and shop our new Limited Edition Coralpalooza™ SWAG!

John Pennekamp State Park Booth
2025-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 | John Pennekamp State Park Visitor’s Center, 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Visit our monthly booth at John Pennekamp State Park Visitor’s Center for a hands-on experience learning all about coral anatomy!

Celebrating Coralpalooza with Captain Coral in Key West
2025-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Eco Discovery Center, 35 Quay Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join us to celebrate our 10th Annual Coralpalooza through hands-on games and art – and enjoy live performances of CAPTAIN CORAL! While you’re there grab a limited-edition Coralpalooza canvas bag and head outside to customize it at our ocean-themed tie-dye station.

Coralpalooza Kickoff Event at Zoo Miami
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Zoe Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St,, Miami, FL, 33177
Celebrate World Reef Awareness Day with Coral Restoration Foundation at Zoo Miami! Join us for a family-friendly event featuring interactive booths where guests can explore coral reef science, practice restoration techniques, and learn how to protect our oceans. Dive into marine conservation fun and help us to kick off the 10th Annual Coralpalooza event!

REEF Lionfish Derby
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00
Splash into scientific exploration and creativity with REEF. This family-friendly event will feature numerous local artists and environmental organizations sharing hands-on activities. The goal is to engage our community and show how arts can connect the public to science and conservation. There will be interactive displays, activities, and booths to attract and engage audiences with science, conservation, and the environment. The festival is free and open to all ages!

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Conch Republic Divers
2025-04-17
Join Conch Republic Divers and Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a dive in the Coral Tree Nursery™, and then head out to the reef for out-planting or monitoring.
The program starts at 9:00AM at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
This program incurs a dive cost to Conch Republic Divers and a separate donation to Coral Restoration Foundation™, which is made on site during the morning session at CRF. To learn more about this restoration program and verify dive rates, please click the “Sign Up Now” button or call Conch Republic Divers at 305-852-1655 or book online at conchrepublicdivers.com to reserve today!
*Donation to be made on site at Coral Restoration Foundation™ the day of the program event and not to Conch Republic Divers . All dive costs including the base cost of the dive reservation, additional rental gear, questions about the certification, etc to be coordinated with Conch Republic Divers .
(Restoration activities are weather dependent for the safety of the coral and the divers.)

CRF™ Public Snorkel Program Silent World
2025-04-16, 2025-04-02
Join Silent World Dive Center and Coral Restoration Foundation™ on a one of a kind snorkeling trip to the Carysfort Nursery, Coral Restoration Foundation’s and one of the world’s largest coral nursery and nearby restoration site.
All programs begin with an educational session before the snorkel trip! Coral Restoration Foundation™ representatives will join on to explain restoration work and, weather pending, demonstrate coral outplanting while snorkelers explore from above. Please note that this is a snorkeling opportunity only!

Deering Seafood Festival
2025-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33157, United States
The Deering Estate Foundation looks forward to welcoming families of all ages to experience fresh seafood, chef demos, live entertainment and kid’s activities at the award-winning Deering Seafood Festival!

Oceans of Hope: Restoring Coral Reefs Presentation
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Regional Library
Join the Coral Restoration Foundation to learn more about ways you can help protect coral reefs and our oceans. Free take-and-make craft kits from the Coral Springs Craft Guild available while supplies last.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Rainbow Reef
2025-04-11
Join Rainbow Reef and Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a dive in the Coral Tree Nursery™, and then head out to the reef for outplanting or monitoring. For an added bonus, you can also earn the PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification with Rainbow Reef on this special trip! (Certification not required for participation in program.) (Restoration activities are weather dependent.)
The day begins with a morning of education at our Exploration Center at 8:30AM. Check-in at the dive shop is at 12:30 and the afternoon dives will be from 1 to 5 pm.
Rainbow Reef rates and donations to Coral Restoration Foundation™ are as follows:
$175 first time trip for adults 18 and older. This rate is composed of:
$125 to Rainbow Reef, which includes the PADI Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification, sanctuary 2 tank dive, and PIC fee
$50 donation* to CRF™
$155 first time trip for 17 and younger. This rate is composed of:
$120 to Rainbow Reef, which includes the PADI Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification, sanctuary 2 tank dive, and PIC fee
$35 donation* to CRF™
$135 for repeat restoration program trip with Rainbow Reef or for those who already have the PADI Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation certification. This rate is composed of:
$85 to Rainbow Reef, which includes a sanctuary 2 tank dive
$50 adult (18 and over) donation or $35 minor (17 and younger) donation* to CRF™
Learn more about this restoration program and verify dive rates, please click the “Sign Up Now” button or call Rainbow Reef at 1-800-457-4354 to reserve today!
*Donation to be made on site at Coral Restoration Foundation™ the day of the program event and not to Rainbow Reef. All dive costs including the base cost of the dive reservation, additional rental gear, questions about the certification, etc to be coordinated with Rainbow Reef.

John Pennekamp State Park Booth
2025-04-04 11:00 - 14:00 | John Pennekamp State Park Visitor’s Center, 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Visit our monthly booth at John Pennekamp State Park for a hands-on experience learning all about coral anatomy!

Rock the Ocean Tortuga Music Festival
2025-04-04 10:00 - 2025-04-06 18:30 | Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Conservation Village blends entertainment and education and it’s our most engaging & interactive experience at the festival. And it’s completely FREE. Free to Tortuga attendees and free to our partners, because educating fans is a part of Rock The Ocean’s mission. Interactive, fun, and free – and that’s what makes it the heartbeat of the festival.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Silent World
2025-04-04
Join Silent World Dive Center and Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a dive in the Coral Tree Nursery™, and then head out to the reef for outplanting or monitoring. For an added bonus, you can also earn the PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification with Silent World Dive Center on this special trip! (Certification not required for participation in the program.) (Restoration activities are weather dependent.)
The PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification informs divers and non-divers about the plight of the world’s coral reefs. The certification describes how coral reefs function and why they are so important. It also reviews why many reefs are in serious trouble and what individuals can do to prevent further decline.
The program start in the morning at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center at 5 Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo.
PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification check-in is after the morning program at 11AM at 51 Garden Cove Drive, while non-certification check-in is at 12:15PM at the same location.
This program incurs a dive cost to Silent World Dive Center and a separate donation to Coral Restoration Foundation™, which is made on site during the morning session. To learn more about this restoration program and verify dive rates, please click the “Sign Up Now” button or call Silent World Dive Center at 305-451-3252 or book online at silentworld.com to reserve today!
*Donation to be made on site at Coral Restoration Foundation™ the day of the program event and not to Silent World Dive Center. All dive costs including the base cost of the dive reservation, additional rental gear, questions about the certification, etc to be coordinated with Silent World Dive Center.

CRF™ Public Snorkel Program with ReefQuest
2025-04-03
Join ReefQuest and Coral Restoration Foundation™ on a one of a kind snorkeling trip to the Tavernier Nursery, Coral Restoration Foundation’s and the world’s largest coral nursery and nearby restoration site.
All programs begin with an educational session before the snorkel trip! Coral Restoration Foundation™ representatives will join on to explain restoration work and, weather pending, demonstrate coral outplanting while snorkelers explore from above. Please note that this is a snorkeling opportunity only!
This program incurs the dive operator cost and a $50 per person donation to Coral Restoration Foundation™ directly during the morning educational session. Please contact ReefQuest for snorkel rates, explore their website at reefquesttours.com, or click on the “Sign Up Now” button to learn more!
