Ocean First Key Largo Conservation Initiatives

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Join us in protecting the reefs and marine ecosystems of Key Largo through restoration, education, citizen science, and community partnerships.

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Current Programs

Ocean First Key Largo partners with local organizations to support meaningful conservation efforts throughout the Florida Keys.

Coral Health Experience
Beginner Friendly

Coral Restoration

Participate in the Coral Health Experience and help monitor reef health during your dive or snorkel adventure.

  • -Coral Monitoring
  • -Citizen Science
  • -Research Support
Mission Iconic Reefs
Advanced Open Water

Volunteer Fish Survey Project

The REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project is a citizen science initiative that enables divers and snorkelers to collect marine life data. This information feeds into a massive global database used by experts to monitor and protect ocean health.

  • -Citizen Science
  • -Extensive Global Record
  • -Conservation Impact
Mission Iconic Reefs
Advanced Open Water

Grouper Moon Project

The REEF Grouper Moon Project, Launched in 2002, is a collaborative effort designed to protect and rebuild the endangered Nassau Grouper population after years of overfishing.

  • -Population Recovery
  • -Actionable Conservation
  • -Community Education
Mission Iconic Reefs
Advanced Open Water

Mission: Iconic Reefs

Supporting NOAA's ambitious effort to restore Florida's Coral Reef through long-term habitat recovery and ecosystem resilience.

  • -Coral Restoration
  • -Reef Recovery
  • -Community Partnership
Mission Iconic Reefs
Advanced Open Water

Invasive Species Program

The REEF Invasive Species Program mobilizes divers and snorkelers to combat the destructive lionfish invasion across the Western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico through hands-on citizen science, specialized removal training, and competitive conservation derbies.

  • -Action-Packed Conservation Derbies
  • -Specialized Diver Training
  • -Meaningful Citizen Science
Mission Iconic Reefs
Fun for All

Ocean Explorers Education Program

The REEF Ocean Explorers Education Program, led by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation in Key Largo, Florida, provides interactive marine science and conservation education designed to engage participants of all ages.

  • -Immersive Education
  • -Youth Learning and Adventure Focus
  • -Marine Science and Conservation

Training Opportunities

  • Citizen Science
  • In-Water Training
  • Conservation Skills
  • Marine Ecology
  • Community Engagement
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