Reel it in for the Reefs

Join us for the 3rd Annual Reel It In For the Reefs dive cleanup event, sponsored by the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation. Help us protect Florida’s reefs from the debris that threatens sea turtles year-round. Together, we can restore the underwater habitats they call home.

The trash you see on the beach? That’s just the tip of the iceberg. The real threat lies below. Fishing line, nets and plastic drift or settle on coral reefs out of sight — and only a diver can reach them. That’s why Reel It In for the Reefs empowers South Florida’s dive community to restore what others can’t.

Free dive charter fee + event T-shirt + collection bag + line-cutters

Follow the reef-safe protocol on board, collect debris, and bring it in for sorting

Special Offer: Force-E Dive Shops will provide 20% off tank fills and rental equipment for the cleanup dive.

Free Dive Charter Fee: Boat fees are covered for cleanup participants thanks to our sponsors.

Equipment: Bring your own dive equipment and tanks or rent them.

Safety Gear Provided: Each diver receives mesh collection bags, line-cutters for safe debris removal, and bottles for hooks (while supplies last)

Event T-Shirt: A badge of honor for participants and crew.

*Participants are welcome to bring their own collection bags or lift bags for larger items like anchors, provided they are comfortable using them. Gloves are required and must be supplied by each participant.

Briefing Before Dive: Foundation reps review reef-safe cleanup techniques and debris removal protocols.

Buddy & Surface Support: Certified divers are paired for safety, with onboard spotters assisting during recovery.

Debris Logging: After each dive, all recovered debris is weighed, recorded, and recycled through official partners.

Impact Tracking: Each diver’s contributions count toward annual reef restoration stats.

Post-Dive Celebration: Participants gather to share results, photos, and stories from the cleanup dives.

Sponsor & Partner Acknowledgment: Recognition for dive shops, marinas, and businesses that make these dives possible.

After docking, all debris will be:

• Sorted, weighed, and documented by volunteers following Debris Free Ocean protocol.
• Debris will be logged with , a citizen reporting and response system designed to improve the protection and management of Southeast Florida’s offshore coral reefs, PADI AWARE, and is counted as part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup.
• Fishing line is being recycled by Coastal Connections in Vero Beach.
• Data will be recorded for further reporting (details on where this information will be submitted are forthcoming).

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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