Our Mission

Divers Cove Reef Collective unites passionate certified divers from South Florida in a shared commitment to protecting and restoring our marine ecosystems. Through collaborative monthly ocean cleanups, hands-on coral surveying and restoration projects, and systematic fish population monitoring, we serve as underwater stewards for the reefs and dive sites that define our coastal community. Our mission is to blend diving passion with scientific conservation action, working collectively to ensure that every dive contributes to healthier reefs, cleaner waters, and thriving marine biodiversity. We are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the vibrant underwater ecosystems we love to explore, creating measurable impact for future generations of divers and ocean lovers.

• What We Do

• Monthly Ocean Cleanups

• Join fellow divers in removing marine debris from South Florida's dive sites. Every cleanup dive makes a visible difference in ocean health while contributing to global marine pollution data.

• Coral Restoration Projects

• Participate in hands-on coral restoration efforts, from coral nursery maintenance to outplanting healthy corals on degraded reefs. Help rebuild the foundation of our marine ecosystems.

• Coral Bleaching Surveys

• Monitor reef health through systematic coral bleaching assessments, contributing vital data to climate change research and reef management efforts.

• Fish Population Monitoring

• Conduct standardized fish surveys using REEF protocols, tracking marine biodiversity and population trends across South Florida dive sites.

• Scientific Research Support

• Contribute to ongoing marine research projects, providing citizen science data that informs conservation policy and reef management decisions.

Conservation Partners

REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation)

• What: Marine biodiversity monitoring through standardized fish surveys

• Your Role: Certified fish surveyor contributing to the world's largest marine life database

• Impact: Track population trends and biodiversity changes across Caribbean reefs

Coral Restoration Foundation

• What: Hands-on coral restoration and reef rehabilitation

• Your Role: Coral restoration volunteer and certified coral restoration diver

• Impact: Directly restore degraded reefs and rebuild coral populations

PADI AWARE Foundation

What: Ocean conservation education and marine debris removal

• Your Role: AWARE specialty diver and ocean advocate

• Impact: Remove marine debris and educate others about ocean conservation

Training & Certifications

REEF Fish Survey Certification

• Learn fish identification techniques

• Master standardized survey protocols

• Contribute to scientific databases

• Earn REEF surveyor credentials

Coral Restoration Training

• Coral biology and restoration techniques

• Nursery maintenance and outplanting

• Reef rehabilitation methods

• Scientific monitoring protocols

Coral Bleaching Assessment

• Bleaching identification and scoring

• Data collection techniques

• Climate impact monitoring

• Research contribution methods

PADI AWARE Specialties

• Dive Against Debris Specialty

• Coral Restoration Specialty

• Shark Conservation Specialty

• Sea Turtle Awareness Specialty

Who Can Join

• Certified Divers: Open Water certification or higher required for all conservation activities.

• Ocean Enthusiasts: Passionate about marine conservation and reef protection.

• Science-Minded: Interested in contributing to marine research and citizen science.

• Community Builders: Committed to collaborative conservation efforts and team participation.

• Local & Visiting Divers: South Florida residents and visitors welcome to participate.

Our Impact Areas

Primary Dive Sites

• Fort Lauderdale Reefs - Coral restoration and fish surveys

• Hollywood Beach - Marine debris removal and monitoring

• Pompano Beach - Coral bleaching assessments

• Deerfield Beach - Fish population studies

• Florida Keys - Advanced restoration projects

Conservation Metrics

• Monthly debris removal totals

• Coral restoration success rates

• Fish population trend data

• Bleaching event documentation

• Water quality improvements

Ready to Make a Difference?

Dive Deep, Protect More

Transform your diving passion into conservation action. Join Divers Cove Reef Collective and become part of South Florida's most dedicated group of underwater stewards.

Every dive counts. Every diver matters. Every reef needs you.

Together, we're ensuring that the vibrant underwater ecosystems we love to explore thrive for future generations of divers and ocean lovers.