This REEF Lionfish Collection & Handling Workshop include a classroom portion that covers invasion history, lionfish biology, ecological impacts, current research and collection techniques. Once wrapping up on land, you have the option to put your skills to work during a two-tank lionfish removal dive that is been run by Key Dives in the afternoon.
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Charter Dive Registration
Participants can register for the afternoon lionfish removal charter through Key Dives at a cost of $101.00 per person. Charter costs, gear rentals, and nitrox amounts can be found here.
Lionfish collection gear will be available to borrow at Key Dives, but you must either bring your own SCUBA gear or organize rental SCUBA gear through the dive operation. Please contact the shop directly before the workshop if you need to organize gear rental.
Dates & Times
Wednesday, April 22 - 9:30 AM Classroom, 12:30 PM Dive Check-In
- Classroom portion: REEF Ocean Exploration Center - (options for both in person and virtual attendance)
- Two-Tank Removal Dives: 12:30 PM, Key Dives - 85960 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL
All participants must also complete a REEF Waiver before participating in the collection dives, as well as all waivers required by Key Dives
REEF Lionfish Workshop Waiver Key Dives Waiver
Meeting Location
The classroom background will be held at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center - 98380 Overseas Highway. Please note that there will be an option to attend the classroom both virtually and in-person.
Additional Details
Lionfish collection and handling gear will be available at Key Dives. You will need to provide your own scuba diving equipment. If you need to rent equipment, you must set that up with the dive operation before the afternoon charter.
Divers should plan to tip the crew. They work hard to provide us with a fun and safe experience!
If you have questions about the workshop, please call our office at 305-852-0030 or email lionfish@REEF.org