About Conservation Key

Conservation Key is an IRS-recognized non-profit organization. We tackle rising issues by developing robust communication and outreach strategies that get critical conservation education to communities being impacted by climate change, reef habitat loss, and marine diseases such as SCTLD and the mysterious ailment causing Diadema urchin die-offs.

At the core of our organization is our monthly coral survey and fish count program; we use the latest in submersible drone technology to capture surveys of our Florida Reef Tract.

By having a better grasp of what areas of our reef are diseased, bleached, or healthy, we can enact change to protect our imperiled reefs.

Our organization creates opportunities for early career, women in S.T.E.M. and provides education and outreach to communities from the Caribbean diaspora across South Florida and in The Bahamas.

Collaboration & Community

Our experienced drone operators and marine conservationists work with stakeholders in the research, science, tourism, NGO, and nonprofit sectors to make our equipment available for coral research and surveying at no cost to organizations in need.

We provide community outreach and education programs on critical topics such as the importance of Parrotfish populations on coral reef ecosystems and offer citizen scientist training to monitor and report on reef health.

To book a workshop for your class, club, community, or group, email: marilu@conservationkey.org