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REEF is proud to showcase our Ocean Explorers Programs-programs to support marine education at home and away. Discovery Programs are 1 to 4 hour educational programs focusing on our educational initiatives (Citizen Science and Conservation Science). Expeditions include Discovery programs PLUS activities such as snorkeling, kayaking or diving.
Registration
If you are new to REEF Ocean Explorers Programs, and are interested in a Discovery Program, please fill out this interest form so we can gather more information regarding your group. If you are a returning group to REEF Ocean Explorers Programs or you wish to work with a REEF expert to curate a half day or full day program that includes education and activities, email explorers@REEF.org or call us at 305-852-0030 to begin planning your program. A deposit will be required to confirm your program reservation. Your program dates will not be secured until a deposit is placed. Deposit details and policies are outlined in the pages linked below. Please note that if reserving multiple program spaces, you agree to be financially responsible for all spaces booked, and each program space is considered a separate reservation and is subject to the cancellation and refund policy detailed below.
Liability Form
Each group participant must sign a REEF liability form if participating in a field excursion (SCUBA, snorkel, kayak, etc.). Participants under 18 must have a Parent/Guardian review and sign the REEF liability form.
Additionally, groups participating in Invasive Lionfish collecting and handling must sign a Lionfish Biology and Venomology Understanding of Risk form.
Travel & Dive Insurance
REEF strongly recommends that each Ocean Explorers Program group or participant carry adequate travel and/or dive insurance to protect themselves in advance against any unforeseen circumstances that may occur with travel. Any liabilities for program interruptions, cancellations, or general travel disputes will be the responsibility of the group/participant. Please read the information on your travel and/or dive insurance policy for a complete understanding of coverage.
Program Terms
Student groups with participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. The teachers/adult chaperones accompanying the group are directly responsible for students at all times, including during free time and meals and in the overnight lodging.
If a program includes scuba diving, all participants must be at least Open Water Scuba Certified before arrival.
Scuba tanks and weights will be provided for each participant. All other scuba equipment is the responsibility of the participant unless stated otherwise.
REEF staff will work with the field activity and excursion operators to plan a schedule that best meets the needs and objectives of the group. However, the dive operator crew and boat captain(s) ultimately make all decisions regarding dive sites and schedules. A trip may have to be diverted in cases of weather conditions if the dive operation feels that there is a safety risk.
No refunds can be issued for unused portions of any Explorers package, including but not limited to ground transportation, dives, nitrox, and meals, regardless of the reason(s) it was not used.
Ocean Explorers Programs require a minimum number of participants. Program prices are subject to change or cancellation if the number of participants changes from the original agreement. In the event of a program cancellation, REEF and/or any of our program booking partners are not responsible for airline tickets purchased for travel or other expenses that occurred before the program.