This program takes place at Mote's Key Largo Coral Nursery and at the Islamorada Dive Center. Join Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system- the full restoration experience where you can partake in a coral’s journey from start to finish. Spend a day learning about coral reef science, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science-based research to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. After spending a morning with Mote Scientists, dive activities may include helping to maintain Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries, and monitoring coral health. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. For a dive-only program (fewer land-based components), register for our “Basic Dive Restoration program”. Price includes a coral restoration workshop, training on coral fragmentation, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged ahead of time through the dive shop. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. Ages: 15+ for divers; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Your registration confirmation email will contain additional important information such as meeting time and location, along with what to wear and bring, and additional important information and waivers. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this confirmation email within 2 hours of completing your purchase. We recommend adding keysvolunteers@mote.org to your address book. Please read and review our policies carefully BEFORE completing your registration. Email keysvolunteers@mote.org with questions. Price includes a non-refundable $10 processing fee.