TAVERNIER SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Hands‑On Coral Rescue at Rainbow Reef: A Full‑Day Restoration Dive in Tavernier
A Coral Restoration Foundation program that pairs classroom briefings with two in‑water visits—maintaining coral nurseries and outplanting colonies to restore Florida’s reef.
Hands‑On Coral Rescue at Rainbow Reef: A Full‑Day Restoration Dive in Tavernier.
Join a full‑day, hands‑on program in Tavernier led by the Coral Restoration Foundation™: learn the science of reef recovery, practice essential underwater skills, descend to coral nurseries to assist with maintenance, and help outplant fragments on active restoration sites—concrete conservation work that builds skills and aids the Florida Reef.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on Coral Restoration
Participants take part in real conservation fieldwork: maintaining Coral Tree™ nurseries, assisting with outplanting, and performing monitoring tasks that directly support reef recovery.
Coral Tree™ Nurseries
You’ll visit one of the world’s largest coral nurseries—examples include the Tavernier or Carysfort Coral Tree Nursery™—to help care for thousands of endangered coral fragments.
Conservation Training & Certification Opportunity
The program combines an education session with on‑land skill practice alongside CRF’s Coral Crew; participants often have the opportunity to earn the PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day moves from a focused classroom briefing to two field visits: first a nursery dive to tend Coral Trees™, then a visit to an active restoration reef for outplanting, monitoring, or exploration—each task determined by the day’s needs and guided by CRF and local dive partners.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and the roles different participants can expect.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program accommodates certified divers and snorkelers; confirm equipment needs and other preparations with the dive operator when booking.
Book directly with the local dive operator; for questions you may contact the dive operator or the Coral Restoration Foundation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I book this experience?
Book your dive directly with the local dive operator; all booking and scheduling are handled by the dive operator.
Can snorkelers participate?
Yes—snorkelers are welcome to join and observe the nursery and reef sites from the surface.
Will I receive training or certification?
As a bonus, participants often have the opportunity to earn the PADI AWARE Coral Conservation certification.
Who runs the program?
The Coral Restoration Foundation™ runs the restoration dive program in partnership with local dive operators.
Who can I contact with questions?
If you have any questions, contact the dive operator or the Coral Restoration Foundation; the dive operator handles all booking and scheduling.