It’s going to take a village of divers to protect what we love—find out how to volunteer with the marine conservation organizations located in The Keys.

Islamorada non-profit I.CARE will host their 3rd Annual Trash Derby from May 1-4, 2025. Anyone can participate in land or diving clean-ups for FREE to restore Florida’s coral reefs.

With support from partners such as Shearwater Research, Ocean Gardener empowers communities to restore, maintain and monitor their local coral reefs.

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is an off the beaten path destination for the most adventurous divers. Divers who visit the sanctuary can explore some of the healthiest corals in the world, a manta ray nursery and a chance to see whale sharks.

A former student of the University of Miami turned director of their shark conservation program, this shark researcher is dedicated to expanding opportunities in marine science education

In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman shares what individuals can do to help fight the scourge of ocean pollution.

The Underwater Museum in Minecraft is a photography exhibition about the Peruvian Sea installed inside the videogame. The objective is to educate new generations about the great biodiversity of northern Peru through an immersive experience and thematic galleries.

The next generation of marine conservationists find their calling through DiveN2Life.

The perfect read for your surface interval this summer