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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:2025 Pensacola Lionfish Shootout
DESCRIPTION:ZooKeeper is a proud sponsor of this event… \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBamboo Willies\n\nor watch online via Facebook Live HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaptain’s Meeting\n\n\n\n\nThis is mandatory for at least one representative of each team either attend in person\, or view on the Pensacola Lionfish Shootout facebook live broadcast. Teams that watch on facebook live must comment with their team name to check in at the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunrise – Sunset\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvaded Range\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Day One\n\n\n\n\nTournament begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Go forth and shoot as many lionfish as you can find. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunrise – Sunset\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvaded Range\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Day Two\n\n\n\n\nTournament begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Go forth and shoot as many lionfish as you can find. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00pm – 6:oopm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola Beach Boardwalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCount Station Open\n\n\n\n\nThe count station will be open from 3pm – 6pm to drop off fish. Please refer to the rules on cooler drop off and icing of fish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10am – 5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola Beach Boardwalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLionfish Festival\n\n\n\n\nBring the family out to the festival and learn about the invasive lionfish.  Watch the lionfish hunters come in with their catch for the tournament and enjoy the family-friendly activites\, vendor booths\, and fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6 pm – 11pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFish Heads Restaurant & Bar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet & Greet Party\n\n\n\n\nCome join the after party at Fish Heads Restaurant & Bar behind our host hotel\, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Participants\, sponsors\, vendors\, and participants will all be there to eat\, drink\, and tell stories (and lies) about lionfish hunting. See old friends\, and meet many new ones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00am – 11:ooam\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola Beach Boardwalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCount Station Open\n\n\n\n\nThe count station will open at 8am and close promptly at 11am. ALL participants must be in the cooler line and checked in by tournamnet staff no later than 11am. No exceptions. Please refer to the rules on cooler drop off and icing of fish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00am – 5:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola Beach Boardwalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLionfish Festival\n\n\n\n\nBring the family out to the festival and learn about the invasive lionfish.  Watch the lionfish hunters come in with their catch for the tournament and enjoy the family-friendly activites\, vendor booths\, and fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApprox. 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBamboo Willies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony\n\n\n\n\nThe moment you have all been waiting for. As soon as the fish are counted\, and sizes are tallied\, we will announce the winners and have the raffles. Get ready to win cash and prizes! \nFWC’s lionfish King or Queen will be announced during this time. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2025-pensacola-lionfish-shootout/
LOCATION:Pensacola Beach Boardwalk\, Pensacola\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20250916T184936Z
CREATED:20250724T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T184936Z
UID:31215-1759276800-1759363199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper's 2025 Winter Lionfish Throw Down - Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeepers-2025-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20250929T172835Z
CREATED:20250906T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T172835Z
UID:31661-1761264000-1761523199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Reef Assoc’s 2nd Annual Haunted Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nOct 24\, 2025\, 6:00 AM CDT – Oct 26\, 2025\, 3:00 PM CDT \nThe Harbor Tavern\, 306 Harbor Blvd\, Destin\, FL 32541\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ECRA’s 2nd Annual Haunted Harvest to benefit our reef building fund! Categories include (but may not be limited to) largest spiny lobster\, largest slipper lobster\, largest lionfish and largest red snapper (separate category for spearfishing and rod and reel). Awards go to the top 3 largest in all categories. All lobster must be taken by hand. \nRegister by Oct 1 to guarantee a tournament shirt \nHunting/Fishing: Sunrise to sunset Oct 24 & 25 \nWeigh-in: 11am Oct 26  \nAwards & Social: 12pm – 3pm Oct 26  \nQuestions? Call or text Rick (850-502-6732) or Savanna (850-225-2382) \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Offer\nBuy a membership and get 20% off this event at checkout\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Registration\n\n\n\nSale ends \nOct 23\, 6:00 PM CDT \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice $125.00+$3.13 ticket service fee
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-reef-assocs-2nd-annual-haunted-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Reef Association":MAILTO:ecrabod@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20251031T152527Z
CREATED:20241213T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T152527Z
UID:29453-1762819200-1763164799@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:DEMA 2025 - Booth 1773
DESCRIPTION:Booth 1773 \n \n 
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/dema-2025-booth-1773/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DEMA":MAILTO:info@dema.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260112T211010Z
CREATED:20250724T210746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211010Z
UID:31217-1767139200-1767225599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper's 2025 Winter Lionfish Throw Down - Surface Interval
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeepers-2025-winter-lionfish-throw-down-surface-interval/
LOCATION:Florida State Waters\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260112T210644Z
CREATED:20260105T230108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T210644Z
UID:32398-1769796000-1769806800@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Open 2026 - Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Don’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.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-open-2026-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:Woodfoot Beer Company\, 172 Brooks St SE\, Fort Walton Beach\, 32548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260202T202522Z
CREATED:20260202T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T202522Z
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:20260112T210620Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)":MAILTO:reefhq@REEF.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260112T210612Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260112T210557Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260112T210550Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)":MAILTO:Lionfish@MyFWC.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260127T203613Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Promoz":MAILTO:john@apexpromoz.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260127T203508Z
CREATED:20260108T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T203508Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Operation Lionfish Benefitting Warfighters Scuba
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URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2026-operation-lionfish-benefitting-warfighters-scuba/
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260807T181751Z
CREATED:20260807T165746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181751Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Dive With Purpose Weekend
DESCRIPTION:4VALOR in conjunction with our partners Isla Divers and Lake Denton Camp are excited to offer the Dive With Purpose weekend! Taking place August 21st-23rd 2026\, this three day event will serve as a community introduction to 4VALOR\, its staff and what it stands for! \nOn Friday August 21st and Saturday August 22nd 4VALOR will be hosted by Isla Divers. Come meet the crew\, enter to win one of our several giveaways\, register for the Community Dive Day and purchase gear. Isla Divers has generously committed a portion of all shop sales to be donated to 4VALOR as part of its commitment to veterans and their families. Come on out and enjoy some free food\, drinks and find out more about 4VALOR. \nOn Sunday\, August 23rd 4VALOR and Isla Divers will be traveling to Lake Denton\, FL and holding a Community Dive at Lake Denton Camp. Veterans and their families that would like to participate can register here. Food will be provided on-site\, the Dive Day will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be a fee for diving and rentals\, divers are allowed to bring their own gear.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2026-dive-with-purpose-weekend/
LOCATION:Lake Denton Camp\, 5333 Lake Denton Rd\, Avon Park\, FL\, 33825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260807T164247Z
CREATED:20260807T164247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164247Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Reels & Spears Gulf Classic Fishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:🎉Get ready to be part of something extraordinary and exciting\, at the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation’s 2026 2nd Annual Reels & Spears Gulf Classic fundraising event! This is a fishing tournament like no other\, and we want you to be there! 🎉 \nEvery registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. So\, cast a line and honor a Warrior. The 2026 Reels & Spears Gulf Classic 🎣 brings anglers\, divers\, and families together to support living memorial reef projects for our Fallen Veterans and First Responders. With your support\, we can celebrate\, and create more living memorials for our Warriors!! \nThank you for entering!!! Your support is invaluable!!! \nThe Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation’s Reels & Spears Gulf Classic is an angling and spearfishing tournament benefiting the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to interring Veterans\, First Responders\, and their K9s in prepositioned artificial reefs. The tournament includes Spearfishing and Small Boat & Large Boat Angling targeting Snapper\, Grouper\, Amberjack and Lionfish\, with cash awards to be announced.\nAll rules are subject to change\, and will be solidified at the Mandatory Captain’s Meeting.\nGeneral Boat/ Team Registration: $300 (Available until Sep 6)\nRegistration includes all members/ team of anglers( No Max) per boat (reels OR spears)\, and grants entry to the event with access to standard amenities. Registration includes: Six (6) dinner/ meal following September 10\, 2026 Captain’s meeting at TBA\, and tournament raffle tickets (1) per Team Member. **Price does not include boat\, gas\, angling/fishing/ dive or (spear) fishing equipment\, entrance into Calcutta\, ice or alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2026-reels-spears-gulf-classic-fishing-tournament/
LOCATION:Point South Marina-Bay Point\, 3824 Hatteras Lane\, Panama City Beach\, 32408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation":MAILTO:info@warriormemorialreefs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215233Z
CREATED:20260112T201129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T215233Z
UID:32450-1789192800-1789218000@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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20261019T172011Z
CREATED:20260918T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T172011Z
UID:34356-1793577600-1793663999@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ADPA (Association of Dive Program Administrators) Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Providing a professional forum for the exchange of ideas\, information\, support\, and solutions that enhance diver safety\, and risk management within the community of zoos\, aquariums\, and related institutions.\nJoin us November 1-2 for our annual Training Day and Symposium!\n\n\nMonday\, November 2\nSymposium — Audubon Aquarium | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM \n\n1 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA 70130 (River Terrace)\nContinental breakfast & buffet lunch (vegan and gluten-sensitive options available)\n\nNetworking Event — Toulouse Terrace | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n541 Decatur St\, New Orleans\, LA 70130\nComplimentary refreshments & hors d’oeuvres\n\nRegister for Symposium \n\n\n\n\nTraining Day – Sunday\, November 1\nClick the links below to view details and register for Training Day options: \n\n\n\n\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center\nAM Session 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nPM Session 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n\nADPA Room 1\nDAN Diving First Aid (DFA) Instructor Training Course (All Day)\n\n\nADPA Room 2\nDive Statistics & DPiC: Using Data to Support Your Dive Program\nAn Introduction into Human Factors and Non-Technical Skills\n\n\nADPA Room 3\nDIY Hydrostatic Testing for Surface Supply Umbilicals\nADPA DSO Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudubon Aquarium\nAM Session 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPM Session 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nSurface Rescue Course (RescueX)\nSurface Rescue Course (RescueX)\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3\n\n\n\n\nAudubon Aquarium\nRescueX Rescue Ready Instructor Course (All Day)
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/adpa-association-of-dive-program-administrators-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Audubon Aquarium\, 1 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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