Education

Organizations that inspire learning through marine science, ocean education, and youth programs.

Scubanauts International — Tampa
Youth scuba training and marine science education for ages 12–18.

Sharks 4 Kids — Fort Lauderdale
Interactive shark education and marine science resources.

Zen 4 Blue — Tampa
Marine education programs and ocean stewardship.

REEF — Key Largo
Marine education, citizen science, and reef conservation.

SeaCamp — Big Pine Key
Hands-on marine science education and summer camps.

Florida Sea Grant — Gainesville
University-based marine education and outreach.

Adaptive Water Activities

Programs helping individuals of all abilities experience the water through adaptive recreation and scuba.

Adventure Kayaking Florida — North Florida
Adaptive kayaking experiences.

Grateful Divers Worldwide — South Florida
Adaptive scuba experiences.

Scuba Gym — Central Florida
Adaptive scuba training and experiences.

Scuba 4 Good — South Florida
Scuba therapy programs.

Shifting Gears United — South Florida
Adaptive water recreation programs.

Freedom Waters Foundation — South Florida
Boating experiences for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and at-risk youth.

Veterans

Organizations supporting veterans through scuba diving and other therapeutic water experiences.

Bubbles for Vets — Tampa
Scuba programs designed specifically for veterans.

MRD Social — Fort Lauderdale
Scuba-based support programs for veterans.

NOKO Blue — Nokomis
Scuba therapy experiences.

Deep Blue Dive Therapy — Windermere
Therapeutic scuba experiences.

Swimming Lessons & Water Safety

Programs helping children and adults build confidence and safety in the water.

Team Kareem Foundation — Coral Springs
Swim scholarships and water safety education.

Diversified Swimming — Fort Lauderdale
Swimming instruction for all ages.

Alma Swim Foundation — Orlando
Swim lessons and lifeguard scholarship opportunities.

Conservation

Organizations dedicated to protecting our oceans, reefs, waterways, and coastal environments.

Shark Gang Miami — Miami
Coastal cleanup and marine conservation programs.

IRB Trash Tribe — Indian Rocks Beach
Coastal cleanup events.

Beaches Go Green — Jacksonville
Environmental education and stewardship.

Captains For Clean Water — Fort Myers
Water conservation and restoration advocacy.

I.CARE — Islamorada
Coral reef restoration.

Surfrider Foundation – Florida Keys Chapter — Florida Keys
Coastal conservation and cleanup initiatives.

Reef Relief — Key West
Marine conservation and education.

Therapy & Counseling

Professionals and organizations integrating water into mental health and wellness.

Stoked on Life — Palm Beach
Aqua and surf therapy.

Kathryn Gardner — Tampa
Licensed clinical therapist.

Sandra Moenssens — Orlando
Aquatic psychotherapy.

Marine Science & Rehabilitation

Organizations focused on marine life rehabilitation, environmental education, and conservation research.

Marine Discovery Center — New Smyrna Beach

Loggerhead Marinelife Center — Juno Beach

The Reef Institute — West Palm Beach

Marine Science Center — Ponce Inlet

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center — Stuart

Sandoway Discovery Center — Delray Beach

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station — Miami

MarineLab — Key Largo

South Florida Wildlife Center — Fort Lauderdale

Hobe Sound Nature Center — Hobe Sound

Water Activities

Organizations helping people experience the water through recreation and outdoor adventure.

Fish to Make a Difference — Plantation
Fishing experiences for critically ill children.

Paddle for Autism — Tampa
Stand-up paddleboarding experiences for children with autism.

Tidal Resilience Foundation — Northeast Florida
Ocean experiences for children navigating the loss of a parent.

Surfers for Autism — Jensen Beach
Surf experiences for children and adults with autism.

Street Waves — Delray Beach
Youth surf, swim, and marine education.