Our Mission

The primary mission of the Reef Discovery Center is to inspire the public to get involved, become ocean stewards, and instill pride in the natural wonder that is Florida’s coral reef tract. Through our onshore and offshore coral nurseries, our mission is also to expand the regional capacity for coral husbandry and reef restoration.

We believe that public engagement should happen through hands-on activities that contribute to the restoration of our reefs. Reef Discovery Center volunteers will have the opportunity to care for corals and to participate in marine research that advances reef restoration practices.

Through snorkel and diving tours offered by our education partners, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the nearby reefs up close and personal. Visitors can thus amplify and enrich their experience at the Reef Discovery Center without even leaving Broward County.