Lionfish Derby for Divers – Upper Keys
Teams of up to four divers compete for cash and prizes. Derby divers who successfully remove invasive lionfish from sanctuary waters can win for most, largest and smallest lionfish. The Upper Keys derby is held at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Visit REEF website to register; teams of up to four people can join. Divers can participate in a derby from their own private vessel or join a professional dive operator’s charter.
Date: July 28-29, 2017 All Day
Location: John Pennekamp State Park | 102601 Overseas Highway , Key Largo, FL
Event website: reef.org
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