CELEBRATING CONSERVATION – REEF Fest brings education, adventure

CELEBRATING CONSERVATION DECK: REEF Fest brings education, adventure - A group of people in a small boat in a body of water - Sea kayak

REEF hosted its annual celebration of marine conservation in Key Largo on Oct. 17-20 and welcomed attendees from around the globe. The events were studded with leaders in marine science, research, policy and advocacy, including REEF founders Ned and Anna DeLoach. Participants enjoyed a healthy mix of hands-on diving and kayaking, sunset socials and galas, and more traditional lectures covering the gamut of marine conservation issues.