We are gearing up for an amazing year of conservation and celebrations, we hope you can join us at a REEF event this year. Save the date and check out details below!
REEF by the Sea - February 28 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL: REEF Sustainers receive an invitation to this annual event, held each spring in either California or Florida. For more information about donor recognition levels, visit this page.
Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival - April 24-27 in Key Largo, FL We are so excited for the 16th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby. Starting this year, we are combining the event with our annual Arts & Science Festival to form a conservation and arts festival! The event kicks off with a welcome party at Florida Keys Brewing Company on April 24, following by two days of lionfish hunting for derby teams. On Sunday, April 27, we're hosting a free, family-friendly festival at the REEF Campus, including booths from artisans and local non-profits, lionfish scoring, fun conservation science and art activities, music, educational and cooking demos, food trucks and drinks, free lionfish tastings, raffle, and the derby awards ceremony! Visit www.REEF.org/lionfishfestival to see all the details.
REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation - Grand Opening Celebration - June 7-8, 2025 in Key Largo, FL Be part of history as we unveil the brand-new REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation! This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a dynamic hub for ocean education, research, and citizen science. The grand opening celebration will feature exclusive tours, engaging exhibits, hands-on activities, and special presentations showcasing the Center’s role in fostering marine conservation action. The event coincides with World Ocean Day, making it the perfect opportunity to connect with the ocean and REEF’s mission. Learn more and RSVP at www.REEF.org/oecgrandopening.
Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K - June 8-15: Celebrate World Ocean Day with your favorite physical activity! You can run, walk, hike, bike, or even swim, and complete your 5K in one day or throughout the week. Best of all, you can join in from anywhere because this event is virtual! Proceeds from the 5K support the REEF Oceans for All Fund, a pooled scholarship fund that provides scholarships, programming, and marine conservation opportunities for equity deserving groups. Registration will open on April 1. Visit www.REEF.org/5K for more details.
REEF Fest - October 16-19 in Key Largo, Florida: Don't miss this annual four-day marine conservation event, with diving, snorkeling, kayaking, ocean seminars, and socials. Registration will open in the early summer. Visit www.REEF.org/REEFfest for more information.