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We are so excited to announce that the first ever Upper Keys Unite Against Marine Debris was a success! Despite fast winds, high seas, and unexpected rain, this Earth Day 62 marine stewards worked together to collect close to 200 pounds of marine debris, and raise $4000 for Project AWARE Foundation. This was a fantastic example of a collaborative effort, and we are so thankful to the community members and businesses that played a part in this event, and the corporations that supported us. Thank you to Ocean Divers, Pennekamp Dive Shop, South Beach Dive and Surf Center, Stream2Sea, Florida Keys Brewing Co, Aqualung, MARES - just add water, Dive Rite, Debris Free Oceans, and the ten charitable local businesses who made this event possible. It’s amazing what we can do when we work together. We look forward to see you all at the next one, May 19th! Stay tuned for the video soon to follow!

Coralpalooza with CRF Restore our Reefs June 2-3, 2017

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Coral Restoration Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Coralpalooza. The event, which takes place the weekend of June 2nd, aims to bring recreational divers and ocean conservation-minded individuals together to promote coral reef restoration and ocean preservation. Rainbow Reef Conservation Team and Coral Restoration Foundation are on a mission to restore Key Largo's Coral Reefs and we need your help! Here is how you can help! All certified divers are invited... not a certified diver yet, call Rainbow Reef at 305-451-7171 so we can get you certified in time to participate! Welcome & Training Friday, June 2, 3:00pm- 5:30pm 102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL Join the Coral Restoration Foundation for their welcome event at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, FL. There will be a presentation overview of the organization and afterwards you will participate in hands on training learning how to care for coral nurseries, outplant corals, and monitor restoration sites. Reef Restoration Saturday, June 3 Morning and afternoon dive trips with RAINBOW REEF. This is when all of the action takes place! Individuals will dive side-by-side our CRF and Rainbow Reef Conservation team to perform reef restoration tasks such as working in coral nurseries, monitor restoration sites, or outplant corals. Open House Saturday, June 3 Stop by Coral Resorations land event in Key Largo for activities and games! Celebration Dinner Saturday, June 3, 7:00pm Key Largo, FL Coral Restoration Foundation celebration dinner for participants is a time to enjoy food and drinks after a great day of diving. Final numbers for the event will be announced and a raffle will conclude the evening. More information here: http://coralrestoration.org/coralpalooza

REEF Fish Survey & Project Aware Fish ID class June 23, 2017

Every fourth Friday of the month is REEF Fish Survey Day! Help Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) Divers perform Field Surveys. Learn to identify marine wildlife & surveying strategies for scientific databases. Earn your PADI Project Aware Fish ID certification & your REEF TWA Surveyor (from levels 1 up to 5) This is a unique opportunity to use your dive training as a tool to help provide vital data on the health of our marine environment. - Mandatory Orientation: Friday @ 11:00 am at Rainbow Reef Retail Center [100800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo 33037] followed by an afternoon of boat dives at Rainbow Reef Dive Center [100 Ocean Blvd. Key Largo 33037] Upon completion of the dive event, each person will receive a Project Aware Fish Identification card in the mail. The event $140.00 price includes your Project AWARE Fish ID certification card, surprise goodies, and your event participation. Required tools are REEF TWA survey slates which are available at Rainbow Reef Retail Center for from REEF.org for $25 for the starter kit. Rental dive gear is not included but available. This is the cost for first time participants. Those who return to attend future events will receive a $60 price for REEF Survey dive events. ***$60 price for returning attendees will only be applicable for future REEF Survey Events at Rainbow Reef Dive Center.*** Together, we can, as citizen scientists, help marine conservation research. REEF Survey data has been used in over 100 research projects and publications. For information on this program, visit FAQs http://www.reef.org/programs/volunteersurvey. Call to reserve: (305) 451-7171 ***If you'd like to receive special invites to all of our upcoming Conservation Events please email rrdcconservation@gmail.com to be added to the list. #PADIAmbassadiver #ProjectAware #REEForg #KeyLargo #FISHID #EarthsiBlue #CitizenScience #marineconservation #saveourreefs

Dive Against Debris - June 16, 2017

Every third Friday of the month is Dive Against Debris Day! Last event a team of volunteer divers recovered over 300 pounds of debris from our most popular dive sites, Molasses Reef and French Reef. In partnership with Project AWARE, we're inviting ALL certified divers to participate and become a Dive Against Debris Specialty Diver. This is a unique opportunity to use your dive training as a tool to create a safer and healthier marine environment. - Mandatory Orientation: Friday @ 10:00 am [100800 Overseas Hwy Key Largo 33037] Upon completion of the dive event, each person will receive a Dive Against Debris Specialty Diver card in the mail.The $140.00 price is includes a donation to Project AWARE, surprise goodies, and your event participation. Required tools not included but available for purchase at a discounted rate. Each diver will need to have required tools: gloves, mesh bag & cutting device. This is the cost for first time Dive Against Debris Participats. Those who attend will then receive a $60 price Dive Against Debris Themed Dives in future events! ***$60 price for returning attendees will only be applicable for Dive Against Debris Events*** Together, we can take action and help safeguard the future against marine debris. Call to reserve: (305) 451-7171 ***If you'd like to receive special invites to all of our upcoming Conservation Events please email rrdcconservation@gmail.com to be added to the list. #PADIAmbassadiver #ProjectAware #DiveAgainstDebris #KeyLargo #EarthsiBlue #CitizenScience #marineconservation #uglyjourneyoftrash

Spiegel Grove 15th Anniversary Event

Spiegel Grove 15th Anniversary Event

On May 18th, 2002, the USN Spiegel Grove was sunk in sunny Key Largo. Join Rainbow Reef Dive Center and the History of Diving Museum as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the sinking of the Spiegel Grove wreck. Join us on May 18th for the celebration and the installation of last remaining plaque displaying donors names. REEF.org members will also be performing fish surveys. You can also take a piece of history home with a Spiegel Grove Medallion! May 17th: 5:30-6:30pm Divers Meeting at the History of Diving Museum followed by a 7pm presentation. Come listen to our own, Capt Jim Wyatt speak of his time serving on the Spiegel Grove. May 18th: 7:30am - 12pm Morning Dive with Rainbow Reef on the Spiegel May 18th: 6-8pm Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Celebration Divers must register with the History of Diving Museum, and your registration fee includes the Commemorative Medallion, a T-Shirt & and entry for a prize. Register by May 14th for $15, after May 14th $25 Must be Advanced Open Water Diver certified or higher to participate. This two-tank dive trip is $80. Call at 305-451-7171 to secure your spots!

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Diveheart

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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

If your kids are interested in scuba, get them involved in Rainbow Reef's Ocean Guardian Dive Club for ages 10-13. Ask us how at 305-451-7171 and ask to have one of our Ocean Guardian Team contact you.