REEF’s 17th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby Sets Record with 2,480 Invasive Lionfish Removed

Key Largo, Fla. – (April 27, 2026) – The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) closed out its 17th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival with a record-breaking total of 2,480 invasive lionfish removed from South Florida reefs over two days of competition.

REEF Fest 2026 Draws More Than 200 Ocean Enthusiasts to Key Largo

Four Days of Free Ocean Seminars, Community Celebrations, and Florida Keys Adventures Bring Together Participants from Across the Country and Strong Support from Local Businesses