Florida Keys 2011 lionfish tournament series just announced by REEF and the Fla Keys National Marine Sanctuary! We're killing them anyway, might as well try for some cash and prizes while we're at it. $10,000 up for grabs during the whole series.
May 14 - Fiesta Key Resort, Long Key, Fla.
August 20 - Coconuts Restaurant, Key Largo, Fla.
November 5 - Hurricane Hole Marina and Restaurant, Key West, Fla.
Register online at Lionfish Derbies | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)$150 for teams of up to four divers, gets you puncture resistance gloves or a catch bag, and banquet tix.
Discounts on accommodations and boat rentals too.
Fiesta Key Resort- (305) 554-0172. Special Derby Rates: $30 for tent site, $65 for R.V. site, $85 for standard room, $100 for room w/kitchen
Lime Tree Bay Resort- (305) 664-4740. Offering 25% off regular rates for derby participants.
Pier 68 Watersports- (305) 664-2233 (right next to Lime Tree Bay Resort). Offering 20% off of all boat rentals for derby participants.
Key Dives- (305) 664-2211 (in Islamorada). Offering $10 off for all derby participants.
Check it out:
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Partner, to host Second Annual Lionfish Derby Series