Join the Coral Restoration Foundation at Carysfort Reef for a hands-on experience that combines snorkeling with reef preservation. Discover the vibrant marine life while actively helping restore Florida's coral ecosystems.
Starting at $85 | 4.5 Hours
Join the Coral Restoration Dive Program at Carysfort Reef and make a difference for Florida's coral reefs! This unique 4.5-hour experience combines education with hands-on training, allowing you to actively participate in coral restoration efforts. Dive or snorkel while learning vital techniques to help preserve these underwater ecosystems.
Scuba Diver: Starting at $110 (Prices varies on scuba equipment being rented)
Snorkeler: Starting at $85 (Prices varies on snorkel equipment being rented)
4.5 Hours
Coral Restoration Dive Program with Silent World
Join Coral Restoration Foundation & Silent World Dive Center at Carysfort Reef, our showcase restoration site and home of our second largest Coral Tree™ nursery.
You can start now by reserving your spot through our online booking system.
Classroom Session & Hands-on training starts at 8:00 AM at the Coral Restoration Foundation™ Exploration Center at 5 Seagate Boulevard Key Largo.
All Coral Restoration Foundation™ Restoration Adventure dive programs begin with a morning of education, which includes a presentation about CRF’s restoration work and mock hands-on land practice of restoration techniques.
There will be a break for lunch before check-in at the dive shop at 12:15 PM.
In the afternoon, weather permitting, we will put that practice to work by either working to maintain one of our coral nurseries, monitoring coral for survivor-ship and/or coral out-planting!
The activities we do can not be guaranteed as they are dictated by the day’s weather conditions and what work needs to be accomplished!
This program incurs the dive operator cost (booking cost & needed equipment rental cost), However a $50 donation per person is required to the Coral Restoration Foundation™.
Bright sun and saltwater can lead to dehydration — remember to bring water and avoid harmful sunscreens.
Pay close attention to instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness during coral restoration activities.
Ensure your snorkeling or diving gear is eco-friendly to avoid damaging fragile corals.
Maintain a respectful distance from fish and corals to protect these delicate ecosystems.
Carysfort Reef has protected status since the 1960s, helping conserve its unique coral ecosystems.
The Coral Restoration Foundation’s work at Carysfort Reef supports reef resilience through science-backed restoration projects.
Essential for comfortable and effective snorkeling to observe the reef's marine life.
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