Key West The Newspaper

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Blue Star certified charter operators are calling all divers to participate in underwater clean-ups throughout the Florida Keys on June 25th and 26th during the National Get into Your Sanctuary celebration.

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary encompasses the most extensive coral reef ecosystem in the continental United States. The biological diversity of marine organisms found here is often breathtaking, beautiful, and fragile. It is not uncommon to spot over 75 species of reef fish on just one dive! Witnessing the majestic grace of a spotted eagle ray or the territorial behavior of a dusky damsel, are sights prized by many divers.

Take this opportunity to give back to the coral reef. Divers have the opportunity to apply their skills to cleaning up the marine environment and giving back to the resource. It also gives divers the opportunity to dive with operators dedicated to education and coral reef conservation. Blue Star operators are assisting in protecting the environment in which they work.

Upper Keys
Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort
104250 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037
Reservations: 800-426-6729 or 305-451-3595
Divers will receive a 10% discount if they mention the clean-up when booking.
June 26- Divers check in at 12:30 p.m.

Conch Republic Divers
90800 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Reservations: 305-852-1655
Divers will receive a $10 discount if they mention the clean-up when booking. Regular price is $85 and includes tanks and weights.
June 25- Divers check in at 8:00 a.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 8:00 a.m.

Florida Keys Dive Center
90451 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
Reservations: 305-852-4599
Divers will receive a special rate of $75 plus tax including tanks and weights or $60 plus tax if divers bring their own tanks and weights if they mention the clean-up when booking.
Groups of 8 or more with one person paying the group bill will receive group rates: 1 group leader goes free, $65 plus tax with tanks and weights or $50 plus tax using own tanks and weights.
June 25- Divers check in at 7:45 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 7:45 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
Reservations: (305) 451-6300
June 25- Divers check in at 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Marathon
Abyss Dive Center
12565 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Reservations: 305 743-2126
Divers will receive a $10 discount off the normal rate of a trip ($85) that includes weight and tanks if cleanup or Get into Your Sanctuary is mentioned when booking. Gear rental is an additional $29.00.
June 25- Divers check in at 8:00a.m. or 12:00 p.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 8:00a.m. or 12:00 p.m.

Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
11833 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Reservations: 305-743-2444
Divers will receive a $20 discount off the normal rate if cleanup or Get into Your Sanctuary is mentioned when booking.
June 25- Divers check in at 8:00 a.m.

Lower Keys and Key West
Dive Key West
3128 North Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
Reservations: 305-296-3823 or 800-426-0707
Divers will receive a 20% off of regular prices if cleanup or Get into Your Sanctuary is mentioned when booking
June 25 Divers check in at 1:00 p.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 1:00 p.m.

Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center
27340 Overseas Highway, Ramrod Key, FL 33042
Reservations: 305-872-2215
Divers will receive a 10% discount off the normal rate if cleanup or Get into Your Sanctuary is mentioned when booking.
June 25- Divers check in at 12:45 p.m.
June 26- Divers check in at 12:45 p.m.