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UID:32577-1773558000-1773579600@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Ace Diving Spring Lionfish Derby 2026
DESCRIPTION:Two tank dive during the Lionfish Derby gives divers more bottom time to hunt\, compete\, and make a real impact on protecting our local reefs. \n\nOverview:\n\n\n\nDuration4 hours\nLocation: 401 Biscayne Blvd\, Pier 5\, Slip 33 Miami\, FL US 33132\nAge 18+\nGroup sizeTeams of 2\n\n\n\n\nActivity details \n\n\nJoin a dive charter focused on derby and spearfishing activities. The trip provides boat and rash-guard and accommodates guests who bring their own specialized gear or rent items through the operator. Participants can purchase specific spearfishing equipment on site or via the supplier link provided. The experience centers on in-water hunting and competitive elements\, with safety and proper equipment emphasized for all divers.\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included \n\nDive charter\nDerby rash guard\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included \n\nPersonal dive equipment unless rented (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, BCD\, regulator\, computer\, depth gauge\, SMB\, audible signaling device\nWetsuit\nCutting tool\nDive light\nZookeeper with Hawaiian sling (limited amounts provided)\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTowel \n\n\nBiodegradable sunscreen \n\n\nMask\, snorkel\, fins\, and boots \n\n\nBuoyancy control device (BCD) \n\n\nRegulator with alternate air source \n\n\nComputer \n\n\nDepth gauge \n\n\nSurface marker buoy (SMB) \n\n\nAudible signaling device \n\n\nUnderwater compass \n\n\nWetsuit if needed \n\n\nCutting tool \n\n\nDive light \n\n\nTanks and weights \n\n\nZookeper with Hawaiian Sling (if not provided) \n\n\n\n\nSpecial requirements \n\nFor competition entries\, divers must bring a zookeeper\, sling spear\, puncture resistant gloves\, and a surface marker buoy. \n\n\n\nExtras \n\nNeed to purchase gear from Zookeeper: https://lionfishzk.com/?sld=acediving
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/ace-diving-spring-lionfish-derby-2026/
LOCATION:Ace Diving\, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Pier 5 - Slip 33\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ace Diving":MAILTO:info@ace-diving.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T224442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210620Z
UID:32391-1776988800-1777247999@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:REEF's 17th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby And Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars. Details coming soon… \nFestival information  https://www.reef.org/LionfishFestival
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/reefs-17th-annual-florida-keys-lionfish-derby-and-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Reef Environmental Education Foundation Headquarters\, 98300 Overseas Hwy\, Key Largo\, 33037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/REEF-Logo-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)":MAILTO:reefhq@REEF.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20250724T211137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210612Z
UID:31218-1777507200-1778111999@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper 2026 Curacao Hunting Trip
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-2026-curacao-hunting-trip/
LOCATION:Ocean Encounters\, Lions Dive & Beach Resort\, Bapor Kibra Z/N\, Curaçao
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up,Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T230421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210605Z
UID:32401-1778716800-1778803199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Open 2026 - Pre Tournament Ends
DESCRIPTION:This is the last day to turn in lionfish for 2 for 1 raffle entries. \nRules & Learn More
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-open-2026-pre-tournament-ends/
LOCATION:Atlantic & Gulf of America Waters\, All gulf & Atlantic States\, PR & USVI
CATEGORIES:Dive,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T225535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210557Z
UID:32396-1778803200-1779062399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Open 2026 Tournament and Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Emerald Coast Open (ECO) is the largest lionfish tournament in the world! In 2025\, ECO had 143 participants and removed 20\,512 lionfish – 13\,322 in 2 days! ECO gave away $65\,000 in cash prizes and over $60\,000 in gear prizes.  We are looking forward to an exciting 2026 tournament! \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-tournament\n\nFebruary 1 – May 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating in the ECO pre-tournament is easy for everyone! Simply go out and hunt lionfish. Drop them off at designated drop off locations and you will receive 2 raffle entries for each fish you turn in. That’s it! Hunt lionfish and win prizes! \nRules and more info here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Tournament\n\nMay 15-16\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWin big money and big prizes! Each team of up to 4 can go out for 2 days and harvest lionfish. Final weigh-in is Sunday\, May 18\, 2025. You don’t have to be a professional\, but you do have to sign up and get out on the water! You can’t win if you don’t compete! \nRules and more info here \n\n\n\n\n\nFull Schedule for the 2026 Emerald Coast Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Begins – Jan 01\, 2026\n\nGet your discounted Emerald Coast Open registration! It’s only $75 through March 31st\, then it will go up to $100. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Tournament Kickoff Party – TBD\n\n  \nDon’t miss out on the Pre-Tournament kickoff party. Free food\, including lionfish\, giveaways\, live music\, and a lot of “sizing up the competition”. Learn what’s in store for the 2026 Emerald Coast Open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Tournament Begins – Feb 01\, 2026\n\nStart racking up those raffle entries! Between Feb 1 – May 14\, registered participants can turn in lionfish at designated drop off spots for 2 for 1 raffle entries. For every lionfish you turn in\, you get 2 raffle entries for over $60\,000 in prizes given away at the main tournament. \nRules & Learn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Ends – March 31\, 2026\n\nLast chance to register at the discounted rate! \nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Tournament Ends – May 14\, 2026\n\nThis is the last day to turn in lionfish for 2 for 1 raffle entries. \nRules & Learn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Tournament Begins – May 15-16\, 2026\n\nGet in on all the action of Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament! Compete with the best lionfish hunters in the world for the most\, the largest\, and even the smallest lionfish. Largest cash prize pool ever! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nECO Lionfish Festival – May 16-17\, 2026\n\nBring the family down to the famed HarborWalk Village in Destin for a great weekend and learn about lionfish\, see lionfish\, and even eat lionfish! \nLearn more Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerald Coast Open Awards Ceremony – May 17\, 2026\n\nThis is the big moment! Win big prizes and lots of cash. Ceremony typically starts around 3:00pm (as soon as we finish counting fish). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Tournament Drop Off Locations\n\n\n\nIf you are participating in the pre-tournament and do not see a drop-off location near you\, or would like to become a drop-off location\, please contact Alex Fogg at (443) 995-6416.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDestin\n\n\n\n\n\nDewey Destin’s\n\n\n\n9 Calhoun Ave\, Destin\, FL 32541\n(850) 837-7575\ndestinseafood.com/seafood-restaurant \nCall Alex Fogg at 443-995-6416  to coordinate fish drop-off. \n\n\n\nNavarre\n\n\n\nDewey Destin’s Navarre\n\n\n\n8673 Navarre Pkway\, Navarre\, FL 32566\n(850) 710-7070\ndestinseafood.com/Navarre \nCall Alex Fogg at 443-995-6416  to coordinate fish drop-off. \n\n\n\nPensacola\n\n\n\n\n\nDive Pros Dive Shop\n\n\n\n\n7203 US-98\, Pensacola\, FL 32506\n(850) 456-8845\nflorida-divepros.com \nDrop-off available during business hours. Please call when you are on your way to drop off fish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouthwind Marina\n\n\n\n\n10121 Sinton Dr\, Pensacola\, FL 32507\n(850) 529-2475\nSouthwindmarina.com \nCall Capt. Andy Ross prior to your trip\, if possible\, to coordinate fish drop-off. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNiuhi Dive Charters\n\n\n\n\n10121 Sinton Dr\, Penscola\, FL 32507\n(850) 529-2475\nNiuhi Dive Charters \nCall Captain Andy Ross at 850-529-2475 prior to your trip\, if possible\, to coordinate fish drop-off. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGulf Breeze\n\n\n\n\n\nShark Quest Dive Shop\n\n\n\n5614 Gulf Breeze Parkway\, Gulf Breeze\, FL 32563\n(850) 516-6800\nscuba-dive-pensacola.com \nCall the shop to coordinate fish drop-off before you show up.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-open-2026-tournament-and-festival/
LOCATION:Emerald Coast Open
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T224654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210550Z
UID:32392-1779408000-1779494399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:FWC 2026 Lionfish Challenge - Begins
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars. Details coming soon…
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/fwc-2026-lionfish-challenge-begins/
LOCATION:Florida State Waters\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethePredator.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)":MAILTO:Lionfish@MyFWC.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T225134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T203613Z
UID:32394-1780012800-1780271999@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Apex 2026 Memorial Day Lionfish Derby
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Open (2 Day Derby)\n\nPrice:$40\nPrice increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Mini Derby (Half Day Derby)\n\nPrice:$75\n\n30 spots left. Price increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Open & Mini Derby\n\nPrice:$100\n\n30 spots left. Price increases after March 6\, 2026 at 11:59am EST \nOpen to ages 12+.\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlace\n101 N Riverside Drive\n#101\nPompano Beach\, FL US 33062\n\n\n\n\nChallenge Coin and Dive Bag\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nApex Predator Lionfish Derby – 2026\nThe Hunt Expands. The Mission Continues. \nThe Apex Predator Lionfish Derby returns in May 2026 with an expanded format that opens participation to personal boats\, and multiple dive outfitters as well as expanded hunt areas. This two-day conservation-focused tournament brings together the dive community to combat one of the greatest threats to Florida’s reefs — invasive lionfish. \n  \nEvent Dates & Times\n  \nApex Predator Open (Two Day Derby): \nTournament Start: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 7:00AM \nTournament End: Sunday\, May 30\, 2026 – 4:00 PM \nAwards: Sunday\, May 30\, 2026 – 5:00 PM \n  \nThe Mini (Single Dive Derby): \nTournament Start: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 8:00AM \nTournament End: Saturday\, May 29\, 2026 – 1:30 PM \nAwards: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 – 1:00 PM \n  \nTournament Format\n  \nApex Predator Open (2 Day Derby) \nThe Main Apex Predator Lionfish Derby runs both Saturday and Sunday and is open to: \n•         Personal boats \n•         Divers using their own selected dive outfitters \nDivers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. Participants may hunt anytime between daylight Saturday morning and 4:00 PM Sunday\, submitting fish for official measure and count on Sunday. Hunters may hunt anywhere in Florida but all fish must be presented during the official count and measure ceremony on Sunday May 30th for the fish to count. \n  \nMini Derby – South Florida Diving Headquarters \nIn addition to the main derby\, a Mini Derby will be hosted at South Florida Diving Headquarters. Participants will board a chartered dive boat and head out to designated dive sites to hunt. Divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible during a two tank dive. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a large mesh dive bag. \n•         Single-boat\, single-dive tournament (Saturday Morning) \n•         Participation limited to divers on the chartered boat \n•         Mini Derby awards at approximately 1:30 PM Saturday \n•         All fish caught during the Mini derby will be counted toward the Apex Predator Open Derby totals if the participant has registered for both derbies. \n  \nPacket Pickup & Check-In\nAll participants for the Apex Predator Open must attend packet pickup and check-in on Saturday morning in Pompano Beach. \nThis applies to both Main Derby and Mini Derby participants. \n  \nAwards & Scoring\nApex Predator Open Awards \nMain Derby awards will be presented Sunday at 5:00 PM following the official close of the tournament. Fish will be turned in in Pompano Beach. \nCategories: \n1.      Most Lionfish Caught: $300 cash prize \n2.      Largest Lionfish: $200 cash prize \n3.      Smallest Lionfish: $100 cash prize \n  \n  \nMini Derby Awards \nMini Derby awards will be presented Saturday at 1:30 PM following completion of the single dive. \nThis derby will happen on a chartered boat with South Florida Diving Headquarters. Your Registration includes entry on the boat but participants must provide their own dive gear. \nCategories: \n1.      Most Lionfish Caught: $150 cash prize \n2.      Largest Lionfish: $100 cash prize \n3.      Smallest Lionfish: $50 cash prize \n  \n  \nFinal Notes \n• Tournament rules\, safety requirements\, and scoring details will be provided prior to the event \n• All participants must complete packet pickup and check-in to be eligible for awards \n• Conservation\, safety\, and sportsmanship are core expectations of the Apex Predator series \n  \nJoin us and help protect Florida’s reefs while competing in the 2026 Apex Predator Lionfish Derby. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace Contact Info\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this race\, click the button below. \nQuestions?
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/apex-2026-memorial-day-lionfish-derby/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Apex.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Promoz":MAILTO:john@apexpromoz.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260108T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T203508Z
UID:32428-1780617600-1780790399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2026 Operation Lionfish Benefitting Warfighters Scuba
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2026-operation-lionfish-benefitting-warfighters-scuba/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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CREATED:20260112T200947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210542Z
UID:32449-1781330400-1781355600@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:DX Diver 2026 Deerfield Beach Pier Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/dx-diver-2026-deerfield-beach-pier-cleanup/
LOCATION:DX Divers\, 455 S Federal Hwy\, Deerfield Beach\, 33441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Event,Reef Clean Up
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T224202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210527Z
UID:32390-1782518400-1782691199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Northeast Lionfish 2026 Round Up
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars. Details coming soon…
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/northeast-lionfish-2026-round-up/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="NE FL Lionfish Roundup":MAILTO:NEFLLionfish@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260105T225304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T202758Z
UID:32395-1787875200-1788134399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Apex 2026 Summer Showdown Lionfish Derby
DESCRIPTION:https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PompanoBeach/ApexPredatorSummerShowdown\nSummer Showdown (2 Day Derby)\n\nThe Summer Showdown (Two Day Derby):\nTournament Start: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 – 7:00AM\nTournament End: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 – 4:00 PM\nAwards: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 – 5:00 PM \nThe Summer Showdown (2 Day Derby)\nThe Summer Showdown Derby runs both Saturday and Sunday and is open to:\n• Personal boats\n• Divers using their own selected dive outfitters\nDivers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a long sleeve hooded SPF shirt. Participants may hunt anytime between daylight Saturday morning and 4:00 PM Sunday\, submitting fish for official measure and count on Sunday. Hunters may hunt anywhere in Florida\, but all fish must be presented during the official count and measure ceremony on Sunday August 30th for the fish to count. \nSummer Showdown Awards\nMain Derby awards will be presented Sunday at 5:00 PM following the official close of the tournament. Fish will be turned in in Pompano Beach.\nCategories:\n1. Most Lionfish Caught: $300 cash prize\n2. Largest Lionfish: $200 cash prize\n3. Smallest Lionfish: $100 cash prize \n\nPrice:$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee\nRegistration:Price increases to $50.00 after March 27\, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT\n\n\n\n\nMini Showdown (Half Day Derby)\n\nMini Showdown (Single Dive Derby):\nTournament Start: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 – 8:00AM\nTournament End: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 – 1:30 PM\nAwards: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026 – 1:00 PM \nMini Showdown – South Florida Diving Headquarters\nIn addition to the main derby\, a Mini Derby will be hosted at South Florida Diving Headquarters. Participants will board a chartered dive boat and head out to designated dive sites to hunt. Divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible during a two-tank dive. Each participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator challenge coin as well as a long sleeve hooded SPF shirt.\n• Single-boat\, single-dive tournament (Saturday Morning)\n• Participation limited to divers on the chartered boat\n• Mini Derby awards at approximately 1:30 PM Saturday\n• All fish caught during the Mini derby will be counted toward the Summer Showdown Derby totals if the participant has registered for both derbies. \nMini Derby Awards\nMini Derby awards will be presented Saturday at 1:30 PM following completion of the single dive.\nThis derby will happen on a chartered boat with South Florida Diving Headquarters. Your Registration includes entry on the boat but participants must provide their own dive gear.\nCategories:\n1. Most Lionfish Caught: $150 cash prize\n2. Largest Lionfish: $100 cash prize\n3. Smallest Lionfish: $50 cash prize \n\nRegistration Limit:30 spots left.\nPrice:$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee\nRegistration:Price increases to $85.00 after March 27\, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT\n\n\n\n\nSummer Showdown & Mini (Both Derbies)\n\nBoth Derbies\n\nRegistration Limit:30 spots left.\nPrice:$100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee\nRegistration:Price increases to $110.00 after March 27\, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT\n\n\nRace Contact Info\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this race\, click the button below. \nQuestions?
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/apex-2026-labor-day-lionfish-derby/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Promoz":MAILTO:john@apexpromoz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260112T201129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210509Z
UID:32450-1788588000-1788613200@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:DX Divers 2026 Pompano Beach Pier Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/dx-divers-2026-pompano-beach-pier-cleanup/
LOCATION:DX Divers\, 455 S Federal Hwy\, Deerfield Beach\, 33441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DB-Pier-Cleanup-2.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260404T043233
CREATED:20260112T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210456Z
UID:32452-1790812800-1790899199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2026 ZooKeeper Winter Lionfish Throw Down - Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2026-zookeeper-winter-lionfish-throw-down-kickoff/
LOCATION:Atlantic & Gulf of America Waters\, All gulf & Atlantic States\, PR & USVI
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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