Kate Dremluk of REEF teaches attendees about the impacts of lionfish. Photo by Tiffany Duong.
Jeff Leonia of Forever Young shows off some of his team's catch. Photo by Tiffany Duong.
Measuring invasive lionfish collected during a REEF Derby.

2023 Lionfish Derby & Events

2023 Invasive Species Program Schedule

Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival Get Info

Hosted by Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina Islamorada, FL

September 7-10, 2023

Florida Keys Lionfish Sweeps Get Info

Drop off REEF Campus, Key Largo, FL and Mote Marine Lab, Summerland Key, FL

April 1 - June 30, 2023

Lionfish Collecting and Handling Workshops Get Info

Lionfish Jewelry Workshops Get Info

Sponsor Our Invasive Species Program

Need Lionfish Hunting Supplies?

Purchase a Zookeeper today through this link and & support REEF's Invasive Species Program!

Purchase Waterlust's Lionfish gear & support REEF's Invasive Species Program!

Hope to see you in 2023!

For more information, to volunteer, or to sponsor our derby series

please email lionfish@REEF.org or call 305 852 0030.