Coral Restoration Foundation

Coralpalooza Kickoff Event at Zoo Miami
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

John Pennekamp State Park Presentation
2025-05-16 13:00, 2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | 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
2025-05-15 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.

REEF Lionfish Derby
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | FL
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 | FL
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, 2025-03-19 | FL
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 | FL
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 | FL
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 | FL
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!

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Island Ventures
2025-03-28 | 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo, 5 Seagate Boulevard, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join Island Ventures and Coral Restoration Foundation™ at the Tavernier Nursery, Coral Restoration Foundation’s and the world’s largest coral nursery and nearby restoration site Pickles Reef.
The morning education and hands-on training starts at 9 am at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center at 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo.
There will be a break for lunch before check-in at the dive shop at 12:30. Afternoon dives will be from 1 to 5 pm, during which we may visit the Tavernier Coral Nursery, return corals to their reef home, visit an active restoration site and help prevent the extinction of an endangered species. (Restoration activities are weather pending and cannot guaranteed.)
This program incurs the dive operator cost and a $50 per person donation to Coral Restoration Foundation™. Please contact Island Ventures for diving rates, explore their website at www.islandventure.com, or click on the “Sign Up Now” button to learn more!

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Florida Keys Dive Center
2025-03-26 | 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo, 5 Seagate Boulevard, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join Florida Keys Dive Center and Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a dive in the world’s largest Coral Tree Nursery™, and then head out to the reef for outplanting or monitoring (weather pending). You can also earn the PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification with Florida Keys 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 is a knowledge based certification informing participants (divers and non-divers alike) about the difficulties facing the world’s coral reefs, how coral reefs function, why they are important and what individuals can do to help.
Hands-on training starts at 8:00AM at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center at 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo, followed by the PADI Project AWARE Coral Conservation certification by a Florida Keys Dive Center instructor. In the afternoon, we will put our newly found knowledge to practice!
To learn more about this restoration program and verify dive rates, please click the “Sign Up Now” button or call Florida Keys Dive Center at 305-852-4599.
This experience incurs the dive rate and any associated rental and/or certification rate to Florida Keys Dive Center upon booking and a per person, per day donation to be made on site at Coral Restoration Foundation™ the day of the program event. Please refer all dive costs including the base cost of the dive reservation, additional rental gear, questions about the certification, etc to Florida Keys Dive Center.

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Pirates Cove Watersports
2025-03-20 | 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo, 5 Seagate Boulevard, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join Pirates Cove Watersports 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 Pirates Cove Watersports 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 Pirates Cove Watersports at 305-453-9881 or book online.
*Donation to be made on site at Coral Restoration Foundation™ the day of the program event and not to Pirates Cove Watersports. All dive costs including the base cost of the dive reservation, additional rental gear, questions about the certification, etc to be coordinated with Pirates Cove Watersports.
(Restoration activities are weather dependent for the safety of the coral and the divers.)

Eco Discovery Center Takeover
2025-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Eco Discovery Center, 35 Quay Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Experience a full EDC takeover, featuring interactive booths where participants can test their coral knowledge, sharpen their restoration skills, and enjoy a live performance of the Captain Coral show!

Eco Discovery Center Ooze Olympics Workshop
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Eco Discovery Center, 35 Quay Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join us for a fun and educational afternoon as we explore how corals produce mucus—by making our own slime!

CRF™ Public Dive Program with Rainbow Reef
2025-03-14 | FL
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.)

Wild Vizcaya
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL, 33129
Embark with your family on a nighttime expedition through Vizcaya’s gardens, where you’ll uncover natural habitats and nocturnal critters. Designed especially for families with children ages 6-12, this adventure combines art and nature to captivate curious adults and kiddos alike, fostering family connection and a deeper understanding of the natural world around us.

CRF at Art Walk
2025-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 151 Morada Way, Islamorada, FL 33036, 151 Morada Way, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
Sip and stroll through the monthly Art Walk and come by the CRF booth to meet our team and learn about ways to get involved protecting our reefs!

CRF Public Dive Program with Conch Republic Divers
2025-02-20 | FL
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 with Silent World
2025-02-19 | Key Largo, 51 Garden Cove Drive, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
