The Coral Nursery Club has three objectives: to rescue coral fragments resulting from inadvertent vessel groundings in Park waters; to develop and maintain a supply of natural coral colonies with a diversity that reflects natural conditions in the Park; and to provide a platform for community volunteers to participate and learn the intricacies of coral reef management and restoration.

Outings and events take place mostly on Boca Chita Key or Adams Key. There are occasional field activities which involve snorkeling on the park's many beautiful patch reefs in search of damaged or endangered coral colonies.

All club field activities and meetings take place on Saturdays, leaving from the park's Convoy Point headquarters around 9:30 am with an estiamted return time of 3:00 pm.

All community members aged 15 years and above are welcome. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can assist in the many land-based activities including coral fragment mounting, cleaning and documentation.

Due to boat limitations and safety concerns, weekend events are limited in the number of members that may participate, and volunteers are not expected to attend every club outing.

A Photo Gallery of past field activities can be viewed at www.picasaweb.com/coralnurseryclub

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Reef Paramedic

To get involved in the Coral Nursery Club, contact Richard Curry, Ocean, Reef and Science Program Manager, at 786-335-3633, or by e-mail.