From the Depths...Life.
Located 3.25 miles east of Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida – GPS coordinates N25º 42.036', W80º 05.409' – Neptune Memorial ReefTM is the largest man-made reef ever conceived and, when complete, will have transformed over 16 acres of barren ocean floor. The Neptune Memorial Reef project is environmentally sound and meets the strict guidelines and permitting of the EPA, DERM, NOAA, Florida Fish and Wildlife and the Army Corps of Engineers. And the Neptune Memorial Reef is also a member of the Green Burial Council.
Our completed first phase is a classical re-creation of the Lost City, 40 feet under the sea. These structures have produced a marine habitat to promote coral and marine organism's growth while creating the ultimate 'Green Burial' opportunity. A recent marine study conducted by the Department of Environmental Resource Management concluded that marine life around the Reef has gone from the zero to thousands in two years.
In addition to providing a permanent legacy for those who loved the ocean, the Neptune Memorial Reef is attracting recreational scuba divers, marine biologists, students, researchers and ecologists from all over the world. The Reef is free and accessible to all visitors.
A new tradition of visiting loved ones.
Boat activity at the site is brisk, with families chartering boats or taking their own to snorkel or simply be at the site. Some family members actually become dive certified, enabling them to visit the site, to see their loved ones and monitor the Reef's growth.
Many of our local families dive the reef on a regular basis to visit their loved ones, one family in particular has been out 5 times in as many months.
Favorite Dive Shop Partners
To arrange for a dive trip to the Neptune Memorial Reef, please visit one of our preferred dive partners:
Robert and Marlene at Ocean Safari Diving Adventures have been big supporters of our reef project from the very beginning and the first to schedule a dive to the site. You will find everything diving that you can imagine in their huge store in Miami. http://www.oceansafari.com/
Rob Davis of ScubaBitz.com is our unofficial official dive instructor, training many of the company executives and managers. His thorough yet calm approach is a real confidence builder! http://www.scubabitz.com/
Sasha and the crew at South Beach Divers, your Miami Beach diving connection, will arrange your gear, your trip and even a dive buddy if you need. South Beach Divers in conveniently located in the heart of Miami's trendy South Beach and is within walking distance to most hotels. For more information and to make your reservations please visit http://www.southbeachdivers.com/
Visit Chrissy and the knowledgeable team at Lauderdale Diver when you're in Fort Lauderdale/Broward County. http://www.lauderdalediver.com/
RJ Diving Ventures, based in the Miami Beach Marina, takes divers to the Neptune Memorial Reef on a regular basis. http://www.rjdiving.com/
Ask for Omar at Diver's Paradise, when you want to book a trip from Key Biscayne. It only takes about 15 minutes to the reef. He has two dive boats and scuba classes too. http://www.keydivers.com/
Tarpoon Dive Center, located next to Monty's at the Miami Beach Marina, offers gear, classes and dive trips. http://www.tarpoondivecenter.com/ View from Google Earth
Divers Direct, Since 1984, Dania Beach, Florida based Divers Direct services the SCUBA community by offering a complete scuba certification curriculum and a large selection of scuba equipment including scuba tanks, dive computers, scuba regulators, scuba wetsuits, and scuba masks from the world's top manufacturers. In addition to being recognized as the United States largest scuba retailer, Divers Direct is also well known for their exceptional customer service. For more information visit http://www.diversdirect.com/
"Mom was thrilled with the idea of becoming part of the Neptune Memorial Reef and forever swimming with dolphins."
- Ronald Hink Read On ››
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