Key Largo SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program

Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries, outplanting on designated reefs, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions.

All scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events.

Price includes a coral restoration workshop, training on coral fragmentation, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided.

Ages: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date, or the dive operator will require a refresher course.

Please email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions.