Special Events

Coastal Waters Revitalization

Conservation efforts include an affirmative action to remove pollution from the Coastal Waters including the Oceans, Bays, Canals, Mangrove Estuaries, Lakes and Rivers.

Coral Restoration Foundation

With Raise the Reef, Coralpalooza™, movie nights, music festivals, and more, there is a Coral Restoration Foundation™ event for everyone!

Ocean Fest

Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration.

Discovery Saturday at Eco - Discovery Center

Discovery Saturday is a free, monthly activity designed for children in grades 1-5.

REEF Lionfish Derbies

Annual event, single day competition to collect and remove as many lionfish as possible. Awards are given to teams for catching the most, biggest, and smallest lionfish.

REEF Fish and Friends

A free seminar series held at the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida. Each event features engaging ocean-themed presentations from guest speakers.

REEF Fest

REEF Fest includes diving, snorkeling, kayak eco-tours, ocean-themed seminars, and social events. Since 2015, REEF has hosted REEF Fest each fall in the Florida Keys.

Reef Futures

Reef Futures is hosted by the Coral Restoration Consortium approximately every two years. It is a conference of hope, action, opportunity, and diversity.