Annual Southeast Florida Reef Cleanup
321 pounds of debris removed
100 certified divers
6 participating dive boats
12 dive sites
3 Counties
Friends of Our Florida Reefs hosts the Annual Southeast Florida reef cleanup coordinated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Conservation Program. Each year divers from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties remove human made debris from the reefs of the Kristen Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve. Debris items are categorized and logged in the Southeast Florida Action Network (SEAFAN) report database.
2026 15th Annual Reef Cleanup Highlights:
Why participate in a reef cleanup?
Reef cleanups are a great way to connect with the Coral Conservation Community while working together to get rid of debris. As divers, we are well aware of the pollution problem plaguing our ocean, let’s come together to *BE* the change!
This event would not be possible without our local dive shops hosting the event and supporting ocean conservation partners and sponsors.
Meet our 2026 dive ambassadors:
Meet our 2026 partners and sponsors:
Looking to Sponsor an Ocean Conservation Event?
We’re always looking for businesses and organizations that can provide monetary contributions to this event to lower the barrier to entry for divers. We have a tiered system for sponsors and each comes with a level of visibility, meaning your business/organization’s logo will be on the marketing materials for the event. You’ll also have the option to donate for the opportunity to collaborate with our media team for promotional content associated with the Reef Cleanup.
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the Annual Southeast Florida Coral Reef Cleanup, please click the button below which will generate an email, and we will be in touch shortly. Thank you for your support and interest in coral conservation!
Reef Cleanup FAQs
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No, the event organizers, Friends of Our Florida Reefs (FOFR) and the DEP, will provide collection bags and shears. However, feel free to bring your own if you feel more comfortable!
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Then this dive is not the one for you. This trip is solely for those who want to clean the reef, we’re trying to maximize debris collection to reduce the strain on our corals and collect much-needed data.
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No, this is a reduced dive at $35 per diver. Divers are responsible for their own gear and tanks. You can rent them through whichever dive shop you choose to dive with. Please make sure to tip the crew as they’re the ones keeping you safe and making this trip possible!