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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T070000
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SUMMARY:ZooKeeper & Ace Diving's 2025 Spring Lionfish Derby
DESCRIPTION:Ace Diving Miami – 401 Biscayne Blvd\, Pier 5\, Slip 33\, Miami\, FL 33132 – BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE MALL \n4 Hours • Certified Divers • 2 Tank Derby • 7am – 12pm • Teams of 2 \nhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ace-diving/items/424073/?full-items=yes&back=https://www.ace-diving.com/ \nDerby includes\n\nDive Charter\n\nWhat to Bring unless you are renting from us.\n\nTowel\nBiodegradable Sunscreen\nMask\, snorkel\, fins\, and boots\nBuoyancy Control Device (BCD)\nRegulator with alternate air source\nComputer\nDepth gauge\nSurface Marker Buoy (SMB)\nAudible signaling device\nUnderwater Compass\nWetsuit if needed\nCutting tool\nDive light.\nTanks and weights\nZookeeper with Hawaiian Sling (limited amounts)\n\nMust bring to the competition\n\nZookeeper\nSling Spear\nPuncture resistant gloves\nSurface Marker Buoy\n\nAvailable for purchase\n\nZookeeper with spear holder\nSling Spear\nPuncture resistant gloves\nBig Blue AL 1300NP\n\nNeed to purchase gear from Zookeeper\, please use this link: \nhttps://lionfishzk.com/?sld=acediving
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-ace-divings-2025-spring-lionfish-derby/
LOCATION:Ace Diving\, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Pier 5 - Slip 33\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ace Diving":MAILTO:info@ace-diving.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20250115T192740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T192910Z
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SUMMARY:2025 South East Spearfishing Tournament - Begins
DESCRIPTION:The South East Spearfishing Tournament is a yearlong event that allows people from North Carolina to Texas to compete! \nSpearfish all the time like you normally do\, except when you get that huge fish\, enter it to win prizes or to become the TOP DOG! \nUse the links above to find out how to register\, the rules\, or the prizes. \nGood luck! \n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 South East Spearfishing Tournament Rules\nFeb 15th – Dec 15th 2025\nThis year will be a little different\, with a few changes designed to encourage more participation and foster a more competitive tournament. The tournament is open to anyone in U.S. waters from North Carolina to Texas (including North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Georgia\, Florida\, Alabama\, Mississippi\, Louisiana\, and Texas). Please read the rules thoroughly.\n\n\n\n\nRegular registration Dates:\n\nDec 1st – Apr 1st\nTournament Start Date: February 15th\nTournament End Date: December 15th (Last submissions due by the 20th)\n\nRules are subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the website and the Facebook group. It is the participant’s responsibility to be aware of any updates before submitting fish. \nRegistration Fee: $100\nShooters Package includes: \n\n\n\nSE Spearfishing Tape Measure\nSE Spearfishing Hat (Subsidized by Speared Gear)\nSE Spearfishing Shirt (Subsidized by Speared Gear)\nNeritic Diving Gloves\n\n\n\nExtras:\n\nThe shooter’s package will arrive prior to Feb 15th for regular registration.\nLate Registration: $110 and there is a 7-day delay on fish submissions. (We cannot guarantee the arrival time of the tape and shooter packages for late entries.)\nRegistration after official start: There will be a 7-day delay on fish submissions on everyone who registers after the official start.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSUBMITTING FISH\n\nSubmission Deadline: All submissions must be posted to the Facebook group and website no later than 5 days after the fish is harvested.\nFish Landing: The fish must be speared and landed with a witness to the catch.\nCommercially Speared Fish: Commercially speared fish are allowed\, but only those that are open to recreational divers in the area where the fish was harvested can be entered. For example\, if Gag Grouper is closed for recreational divers\, a commercial Gag Grouper cannot be entered until the season opens in that area.\nFisheries Compliance: All fisheries laws and regulations must be complied with for the area the fish is harvested. A breach of any fisheries laws or regulations may result in disqualification.\nRegion: Only fish landed in Southeastern U.S. waters (North Carolina – Texas) can be entered. Fish cannot be entered from Bahamian or Mexican waters. The boat must leave from a dock in one of these states and return to a dock in one of these states.\n\nAll submissions must include:\n\nA video of the fish showing the length\, as well as the date and time (preferably from a time-synced device such as a phone or smartwatch). Upload to the private shooter’s page.\nA photo clearly showing the fish with the tape measure extended across the body. Upload to the private shooter’s page.\nA photo of the diver holding the fish. Upload to the website.\n\nExample Submission Format (on Facebook):\n\nShooter Name\nShooter ID\nDivision\nSpecies\nMeasurement\nWitness\nVideo and Pictures\n\nMeasurement Guidelines:\n\nMeasurements must start at the fork of the tail\, with the tape measure pulled tight across the body to the mouth.\nPhotos must be taken from directly above the fish.\nVideos should start at the tail and finish at the mouth\, showing the full measurement of the fish in frame.\nAll fish mouths must be resting.\nLarge groupers must show sufficient effort to close gill plates and mouth to avoid length extension during measurements.\nLionfish are measured in centimeters.\nFish Measurement: Fish are measured to the nearest quarter inch (round down to avoid conflict).\n\nHead Connection:\n\nThe head must remain completely connected to the body during measurement. If the throat is disconnected due to spearing\, the head must be placed back in line with the body.\n\nReview Process for Submissions:\n\nAll submissions will be reviewed within 48 hours before being officially accepted. During this time\, it is encouraged to keep the fish intact and on ice until the submission is accepted.\nIf a submission is not reviewed within 48 hours\, it will be accepted automatically.\nIf any major discrepancies are found during review\, the admin will reach out to the participant within 48 hours to address and correct the discrepancies.\nIf the shooter and admin cannot reach an agreement\, the submission will be voided.\n\nDishonest or improper measurements may result in corrective action\, including permanent expulsion from the tournament.\n  \n\n\n\n\nTEAM Freedive\n\nTeam Freedive will consist of two person teams\nThe overall score will be the best length of each species from either diver on the team.\n14 fish will be entered per team.\nBoth members of the team must be present that day in order to submit a valid entry.\nTeams must be specified during the registration period and cannot be changed.\n\nScuba TOP Dog\n\nThe participant with the longest total length of fish and the most species at the end of the year will be crowned Florida Spearfishing’s Scuba TOP DOG.\nPost pictures the same way you would for any other category\, on the website and Facebook group.\nOnly one fish from each species will count toward Scuba Top Dog total length.\nRules for Scuba TOP DOG category are the same as regular entries.\n\nCalcutta Rules:\n\nUnlimited Wins: Participants who enter the calcuttas may win any number of categories they have entered. There are no restrictions on the number of calcuttas a single participant can win.\nPurchase Window: Calcuttas will be available for purchase from the start of registration up to the tournament start date. Entries will close once the tournament officially begins.\nEligibility: Only participants who have completed their registration for the tournament are eligible to enter the calcuttas.\nScoring: The same rules as the tournament apply—the longest fish wins in each calcutta category.\n\nMini Tournament Rules:\n\nDuration: The mini tournament will take place over a specific\, shorter timeframe (e.g.\, one weekend or a set of predetermined dates).\nEligibility: Open to all registered participants of the main tournament — no additional registration required.\nScoring: Winners are determined by the longest fish in each category\, following the same rules as the main tournament.\nCategories: Categories for each mini tournament will be announced before the start of the event.\nPrizes: Separate prizes will be awarded for the mini tournament\, and participants may win in both the main tournament and the mini tournament.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2025-south-east-spearfishing-tournament/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20240919T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T230642Z
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SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Open 2025 Pre-Tournament Begins
DESCRIPTION:Start racking up those raffle entries! Between Feb 1 – May 15\, 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 $10\,000 in prizes given away at the main tournament. \nRules & Learn More
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-open-2025-pre-tournament-begins/
LOCATION:Emerald Coast Open
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20250109T230508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T230633Z
UID:29898-1738346400-1738357200@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Open - 2025 Pre-Tournament 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 2025 Emerald Coast Open. Party starts at 6pm and goes to around 9pm – Stay Tuned!
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-open-2025-pre-tournament-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20250109T231045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T231220Z
UID:29899-1737158400-1737849599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper 2025 Roatan Slaying Trip
DESCRIPTION:Special invite event. Watch on socials!
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-2025-roatan-slaying-trip/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20241007T160237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T230713Z
UID:28455-1736668800-1736690400@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Apex Predator Challenge 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DeerfieldBeach/ApexPredatorChallenge \n\n\n\nEvents\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Challenge (DXDivers\, Lady Go Diver)\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApex Predator Challenge (South Florida Diving Headquarters\, Goliath)\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n\nDive into the fight against invasive species with the Apex Predator Challenge\, a one-of-a-kind lionfish tournament that puts scuba divers at the forefront of protecting our marine ecosystems! \nParticipants will board one of two dive boats and head out to designated dive sites to hunt for the invasive lionfish\, a species that threatens the balance of our waters. Equipped with skill\, determination\, and a passion for conservation\, divers will compete in teams of two to remove as many lionfish as possible\, with exciting cash prizes awarded to the top-performing teams. \nEvery participant will receive a commemorative Apex Predator Challenge Coin\, a symbol of their commitment to the cause\, and a versatile beach towel that doubles as a seat cover—perfect for keeping your car seats clean after a day of diving. \nThis tournament is an exciting opportunity to make a difference\, meet fellow ocean advocates\, and enjoy a day of adventure on the water. Join us for a rewarding and impactful event that blends competition with conservation! \nEvent Highlights: \n\nCompetitive lionfish hunting at selected dive sites\nTwo dive boats to accommodate participants\nTeams of two divers competing for top prizes\nCommemorative Apex Predator Challenge Coin for all divers\nMulti-functional beach towel/seat cover for post-dive comfort\n\nPrize Structure: \n\nMost Lionfish Caught: $300 cash prize\nLargest Lionfish: $200 cash prize\nSmallest Lionfish: $100 cash prize\nWe will also have lots of gear that will be part of the prize packages as well.\n\nImportant Details: \n\nRegistration includes entry on dive boat for a two-tank dive.\nAll participants are responsible for their own dive equipment\, rentals are available through the dive shops\nIf you need to rent equipment\, please contact the dive shop directly to make arrangements.\n\n  \n  \nDXDivers:\n455 South Federal Highway \nDeerfield Beach\, FL 33441 \n954-951-9466 \nhttps://dxdivers.com/ \n  \nSouth Florida Diving Headquarters:\n101 North Riverside Drive\, Suite 111 \nPompano Beach\, FL 33062 \n800-771-3483 \ninfo@southfloridadiving.com \nhttps://www.southfloridadiving.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nRace Contact Info\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this race\, click the button below. \nQuestions? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike this page and invite your friends on Facebook.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/apex-predator-challenge-2024/
LOCATION:South Florida Dive Headquarters\, 101 North Riverside Drive\, Suite 111\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apex Promoz":MAILTO:john@apexpromoz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20250106T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T230626Z
UID:29858-1736582400-1736614800@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Rock the Ocean & Diver's On A Mission Lionfish Slayer Certification Dive
DESCRIPTION:Exciting but special invite event!
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/rock-the-ocean-divers-on-a-mission-lionfish-slayer-certification-dive/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260406T113358
CREATED:20240919T195238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T151635Z
UID:28320-1735603200-1735689599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down ENDS
DESCRIPTION:Starts: Monday\, October 14\, 2024 & Ends: Tuesday\, December 31\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down is a Lionfish hunting tournament held throughout the State of Florida waters. Our goal is to encourage the culling of Lionfish through the winter months to mitigate the damage done by Lionfish all year long.\n\n\n\nPlease read all the rules and instructions before registering. \nThe $35 registration fee is non-refundable.Your registration includes a specially designed event rash guard and the ability for each registered participate to win one of the prizes for the top 5 harvesters and entry into the monthly raffle based on the rules for the raffle.Event shirts will begin to be mailed by the end of October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROW DOWN TIME LINE \n\nRegistration opens: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nSubmissions begin: Monday\, October 14\, 2024 @ 12 Midnight\n\nAll Fish must be caught on or after October 14\, 2024. (NO previously caught or frozen lionfish will be accepted)\n\n\nSubmissions end: Tuesday\, December 31\, 2024 @ 11:59PM\nRaffle Drawings: October 31\, 20024 / November 30\, 2024 / December 31\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRIZES \n1st Place (Grand Prize): One (1) winner with the most Lionfish harvested. \n\nTrip to Curacao with ZooKeeper April 24\, 2025 – April 30\, 2025 for the winner only ($3345 Value) *\n\nIncludes:\n\nRound trip airfare from Miami to Curacao.\nAirport transfers & taxes.\nResort View Accommodations for six (6) nights at the Lions Dive Resort.\nDaily breakfast.\nFour (4) days of boat diving and one night dive.\nEntry into the two (2) day Lionfish Derby.\nLionfish equipment for use during trip.\nUnlimited shore dives.\nUnlimited Nitrox (if certified).\nA ZooKeeper sponsored group dinner.\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Place: One (1) winner with the 2nd most Lionfish harvested. \n\nDIVE RITE TransPac XT Package w/ Rec XT Wing ($859 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n3rd Place: One (1) winner with the 3rd most Lionfish harvested. \n\nDIVE RITE ZT2 Advanced Open Water Regulator Package ($759 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n4th Place: One (1) winner with the 4th most Lionfish harvested. \n\nKOAH 45” Standard Fatback Speargun ($655 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n5th Place: One (1) winner with the 5th most Lionfish harvested. \n\nBIG BLUE TL3800P – Supreme Tech Dive Light ($550 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\nThrow Down winners will be contacted via email at the conclusion of the tournament.Please note – If we can increase the donations\, we may be able to extend the “place winners”. Details subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nRAFFLE PRIZES \n\nThere will be five (5) raffle prizes given away each month.\nThe raffle prizes will be announced at a later date\, but each prize will have a minimum value of $50.\nThe raffle will be held on the last day of each month (October 31st / November 30th / December 31st ).\nAny registered participant who submits one fish in any month will be entered into the raffle for that month.\nAll raffle prizes will be shipped to the winners at the address on the registration documents within Five (5) days of the drawing.\n\n\n\n\n\n*Trip qualifications: \n\n\n\nThe prize can only be used by the registered winner and is not transferable to any other person.\nWinner must be 18 years or older.\nThe prize cannot be exchanged for cash value.\nIf the winner cannot go on the trip\, the prize will be forfeited.\nThe winner must have a valid passport that doesn’t expire prior to October 2025.\nTravel documents must be provided within 10 days of the announcement as the winner to show eligibility to travel abroad. (On or about January 10th\, 2025)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRULES \n\nSAFETY FIRST!\n\nIt can’t be said enough that NO fish or prize is worth your life.\nPlan your dive – dive your plan.\nCheck your air consumption and if applicable\, decompression times OFTEN.\nReports of any unsafe diving practices shall disqualify the participant. NO Exceptions!\nBe mindful of the reef and other marine life. Do not damage the reef in any way.\n\n\nParticipants should be aware of all recreational saltwater rules and regulations that may apply in the State of Florida. Learn more at https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/.\nThe Throw Down is an individual tournament and submissions should reflect that individual participate’s catch. Commercial harvest is greatly appreciated but will not qualify.\nThe “identifier” must be clear and only used for that day’s catch picture. Doctored photos will be denied\, and the participant will be disqualified.\nOnly legal means of capture in areas allowing use of those gear types will be allowed. All existing federal\, state\, and local laws must be followed. All State and Federal laws will be strictly enforced.\nLionfish may be taken by spear\, hand net\, slurp gun or hook and line. No chemicals\, traps or other collecting mechanisms are allowed.\nProtective gloves should be worn when handling lionfish. Participants are encouraged to carry a safety kit for first aid purposes.\nAll entrants agree to allow Derby officials\, ZooKeeper (The LZK Group\, LLC) and event Sponsors/supports to take and use photos for media and promotional purposes.\nIn the event of a tie\, the winning Angler/Shooter will be determined by the earliest submitted entries to the Fishing Chaos app.\nAnyone found violating Derby Rules by the Derby Officials will be disqualified from receiving any Derby prizes and prohibited from entry in any future derbies.\nDecisions of the Derby officials are final.\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CATCH \n\nEach morning all registered participants will be emailed an “identifier” for the day. Reference it in photo(s) submitted on that day.\nAfter harvesting the Lionfish\, line up the fish and code word.\nSnap a picture.\nIn the Fishing Chaos site/app click “Submit Catch”.\nReport the number of fish in the picture.\nUpload the photo for approval.\nYou will receive a submission confirmation email and then a second email once your submission is approved.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nIf the Lionfish cannot be counted in the picture\, the submission will be denied.\nIf the daily identifier is not visible\, the submission will be denied.\nAll lionfish must be in whole condition (no missing heads or tails).\nIf the picture is a duplicate or doctored\, the submission will be denied.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2024-winter-lionfish-throw-down-ends/
LOCATION:Florida State Waters\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20241001T175705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T175705Z
UID:28429-1731974400-1732060799@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:DEMA 2024 11.19-11.22
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and see us!  Booth 7157 \nShow specials to be announced!
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/dema-2024-11-19-11-22/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T203232Z
UID:28251-1729900800-1729987199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Curaçao Lionfish 2024 Fall Derby
DESCRIPTION:Curaçao Derby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCuraçao Lionfish Derby – October 26\nJoin for another exciting Lionfish Derby on Saturday\, October 26 2024!\nThis year bigger than ever with also an Ocean & Conservation Market. So join and show us you are the best hunter of Curacao and invite your family and friends to come and see you receiving the first prize! \nDiver Information\n\n\n8:30 a.m.: Arrive at Lionfish Caribbean @ Kura Hulanda with all your gear\, tanks\, hunting equipment\, cooler\, etc. \n\n\n8:35 a.m.: Welcome and briefing \n\n\n9:00 a.m.: Divers leave. Participants are allowed to dive all over the island (2 dives) \n\n\n4:00 p.m.: All fish must be brought in \n\n\n5:00 p.m.: Ceremony\, prizes\, and raffle drawing \n\n\n6:00 p.m.: Lionfish\, Beers and Live music \n\n\nAll night: Happy Hour!!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGame rules:\n\n\n2 tanks per diver \n\n\nDive all over the island \n\n\nNo boats \n\n\nNo solo diving \n\n\nDive within certification level \n\n\nWinner takes it all – the organization buys your catch for ang12.50 per kg\, the total amount of all hunters will go to the winner \n\n\n90% of total catch is the prize for most KG Lionfish \n\n\n10% of total catch is the prize for most Debris \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation Fee:\n\n\nANG 70 / $40 per person (Payment to be done minimum 3 days before the Derby\, by bank transfer\, or in the store) \n\n\nYour Fee Includes:\n\n\nGoodie bag (with drink\, snack\, gadgets\, presents\, raffle tickets\, and more) \n\n\nBags of ice \n\n\nHappy Hour drinks \n\n\nDinner
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/curacao-lionfish-2024-fall-derby/
LOCATION:Curacao\, Curaçao
CATEGORIES:Derby,Event,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lionfish Caribbean":MAILTO:contact@lionfishcaribbean.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240909T192854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T194508Z
UID:28245-1729209600-1729468799@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Coast Reef Association 2024 Lobster & Lionfish Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\nHunt the 18th\, 19th and weigh in and awards on the 20th\nAwards Ceremony at The Deck at Destin Brewery\nAwards (Cash awards) go to Top 3 largest in all Categories\nBenefits go to the ECRA Reef Building fund\n\n\nCategories include (but may not be limited to): \n\n\nSpiny Lobster: Top 3 largest Lobsters (not store purchased) \n\n\nSlipper tail/shovelnose Lobster: Top 3 largest Lobsters (not store purchased) \n\n\nLionfish: Top 3 largest Lionfish weighed in​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcept is to spend two days hunting and then have the weigh in and awards on Sunday at on the Deck at the Destin Brewery”\, celebrating the winners\, competitors and thanking our sponsors. Goal is for Gold Sponsors to present the awards in the categories they sponsor.  \nAll competitors will receive a Tournament shirt\, fun hunting in a great location\, opportunity to thousands of dollars of cash prizes and gear\, as well as beer at The Destin Brewery. \nTime & Location\n\n\nOct 18\, 2024\, 6:00 AM – Oct 20\, 2024\, 10:00 AM \nDestin\, 110 Melvin St\, Destin\, FL 32541\, USA \n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nJoin ECRA’s first Lobster and Lionfish Tournament to benefit our reef building fund! Categories inlcude (but may not be limited to) largest spiny\, largest slipper or shovelnose and largest lionfish. Awards go to the top 3 largest in all categories. All lobster must be taken by hand…from the Gulf\, not the seafood market. \nHunting: Sunrise to sunset Oct 18 & 19 \nWeigh-in: 10am Oct 20 at The Deck \nAwards & Social: 12pm – 3pm Oct 20 at The Deck \n\n\n\nCosts for competitors and Sponsors are being worked now…If you are interested in being a sponsor please reach out.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/emerald-coast-reef-association-2024-lobster-lionfish-tournament/
LOCATION:Okaloosa County\, Florida\, Destin\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Reef Association":MAILTO:ecrabod@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240919T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T184624Z
UID:28317-1728864000-1728950399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down Begins
DESCRIPTION:Starts: Monday\, October 14\, 2024 & Ends: Tuesday\, December 31\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 Winter Lionfish Throw Down is a Lionfish hunting tournament held throughout the State of Florida waters. Our goal is to encourage the culling of Lionfish through the winter months to mitigate the damage done by Lionfish all year long.\n\n\n\nPlease read all the rules and instructions before registering. \nThe $35 registration fee is non-refundable. Your registration includes a specially designed event rash guard\, the opportunity for each registered participant to win one of the prizes for the top 5 harvesters\, and entry into the monthly raffle based on the raffle rules. Event shirts will begin to be mailed by the end of October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROW DOWN TIME LINE \n\nRegistration opens: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nSubmissions begin: Monday\, October 14\, 2024 @ 12 Midnight\n\nAll Fish must be caught on or after October 14\, 2024. (NO previously caught or frozen lionfish will be accepted)\n\n\nSubmissions end: Tuesday\, December 31\, 2024 @ 11:59PM\nRaffle Drawings: October 31\, 20024 / November 30\, 2024 / December 31\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRIZES \n1st Place (Grand Prize): One (1) winner with the most Lionfish harvested. \n\nTrip to Curacao with ZooKeeper April 24\, 2025 – April 30\, 2025 for the winner only ($3345 Value) *\n\nIncludes:\n\nRound trip airfare from Miami to Curacao.\nAirport transfers & taxes.\nResort View Accommodations for six (6) nights at the Lions Dive Resort.\nDaily breakfast.\nFour (4) days of boat diving and one night dive.\nEntry into the two (2) day Lionfish Derby.\nLionfish equipment for use during trip.\nUnlimited shore dives.\nUnlimited Nitrox (if certified).\nA ZooKeeper sponsored group dinner.\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Place: One (1) winner with the 2nd most Lionfish harvested. \n\nDIVE RITE TransPac XT Package w/ Rec XT Wing ($859 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n3rd Place: One (1) winner with the 3rd most Lionfish harvested. \n\nDIVE RITE ZT2 Advanced Open Water Regulator Package ($759 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n4th Place: One (1) winner with the 4th most Lionfish harvested. \n\nKOAH 45” Standard Fatback Speargun ($655 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\n5th Place: One (1) winner with the 5th most Lionfish harvested. \n\nBIG BLUE TL3800P – Supreme Tech Dive Light ($550 Value)\nZooKeeper Swag Bag (Hat / Rash Guard / Gloves) ($110 Value)\n\nThrow Down winners will be contacted via email at the conclusion of the tournament. Please note – If we can increase the donations\, we may be able to extend the “place winners”. Details subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nRAFFLE PRIZES \n\nThere will be five (5) raffle prizes given away each month.\nThe raffle prizes will be announced at a later date\, but each prize will have a minimum value of $50.\nThe raffle will be held on the last day of each month (October 31st / November 30th / December 31st ).\nAny registered participant who submits one fish in any month will be entered into the raffle for that month.\nAll raffle prizes will be shipped to the winners at the address on the registration documents within Five (5) days of the drawing.\n\n\n\n\n\n*Trip qualifications: \n\n\n\nThe prize can only be used by the registered winner and is not transferable to any other person.\nWinner must be 18 years or older.\nThe prize cannot be exchanged for cash value.\nIf the winner cannot go on the trip\, the prize will be forfeited.\nThe winner must have a valid passport that doesn’t expire prior to October 2025.\nTravel documents must be provided within 10 days of the announcement as the winner to show eligibility to travel abroad. (On or about January 10th\, 2025)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRULES \n\nSAFETY FIRST!\n\nIt can’t be said enough that NO fish or prize is worth your life.\nPlan your dive – dive your plan.\nCheck your air consumption and if applicable\, decompression times OFTEN.\nReports of any unsafe diving practices shall disqualify the participant. NO Exceptions!\nBe mindful of the reef and other marine life. Do not damage the reef in any way.\n\n\nParticipants should be aware of all recreational saltwater rules and regulations that may apply in the State of Florida. Learn more at https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/.\nThe Throw Down is an individual tournament and submissions should reflect that individual participate’s catch. Commercial harvest is greatly appreciated but will not qualify.\nThe “identifier” must be clear and only used for that day’s catch picture. Doctored photos will be denied\, and the participant will be disqualified.\nOnly legal means of capture in areas allowing use of those gear types will be allowed. All existing federal\, state\, and local laws must be followed. All State and Federal laws will be strictly enforced.\nLionfish may be taken by spear\, hand net\, slurp gun or hook and line. No chemicals\, traps or other collecting mechanisms are allowed.\nProtective gloves should be worn when handling lionfish. Participants are encouraged to carry a safety kit for first aid purposes.\nAll entrants agree to allow Derby officials\, ZooKeeper (The LZK Group\, LLC) and event Sponsors/supports to take and use photos for media and promotional purposes.\nIn the event of a tie\, the winning Angler/Shooter will be determined by the earliest submitted entries to the Fishing Chaos app.\nAnyone found violating Derby Rules by the Derby Officials will be disqualified from receiving any Derby prizes and prohibited from entry in any future derbies.\nDecisions of the Derby officials are final.\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CATCH \n\nEach morning all registered participants will be emailed an “identifier” for the day. Reference it in photo(s) submitted on that day.\nAfter harvesting the Lionfish\, line up the fish and code word.\nSnap a picture.\nIn the Fishing Chaos site/app click “Submit Catch”.\nReport the number of fish in the picture.\nUpload the photo for approval.\nYou will receive a submission confirmation email and then a second email once your submission is approved.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nIf the Lionfish cannot be counted in the picture\, the submission will be denied.\nIf the daily identifier is not visible\, the submission will be denied.\nAll lionfish must be in whole condition (no missing heads or tails).\nIf the picture is a duplicate or doctored\, the submission will be denied.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2024-winter-lionfish-throw-down-begins/
LOCATION:Florida State Waters\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Reef Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240212T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T185228Z
UID:23782-1726704000-1727049599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Pensacola Lionfish Shootout
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBAMBOO WILLIES or watch online via Facebook Live HERE\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\n\nFriday\, 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 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\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\nSaturday\, September 21\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\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\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\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\n\nSunday\, September 22\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\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\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.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/pensacola-lionfish-shootout/
LOCATION:Pensacola Beach Boardwalk\, Pensacola\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240909T173209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T181706Z
UID:28241-1726272000-1726358399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Learning Center Lionfish 9.14 - 10.12.2024 Derby
DESCRIPTION:Lionfish Derby – Lionfish Derby Flyer\nA state-wide\, no-holds-barred lionfish harvesting extravaganza. Join us in removing these tasty and devastatingly invasive fish and help preserve our reefs for future generations.\nCash prizes awarded! \n$300 ~ 1st Place  \n$200 ~ 2nd Place  \n$100 ~ 3rd Place\n$100 ~ Biggest  \n$100 ~ Smallest\nFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages removal efforts of lionfish. Since 2014 Florida has removed over 191\,000 of the invasive species. Help save our reefs and enter your numbers for a chance to win cash prizes for quantity of lionfish harvested. \n$100 Registration Fee\nHeartbeat Celebration ~ Oct. 13 at 4 PM\nLionfish Derby Registration Form \nIf you are interested in participating\, volunteering\, or sponsoring these events\, please contact at Give@DiscoverELC.org or call 772-589-5050. \nLionfish Derby Flyer
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/environmental-learning-center-lionfish-2024-derby/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Environmental Learning Center":MAILTO:Give@DiscoverELC.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240104T205125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T205850Z
UID:23076-1725235200-1725321599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2024-fwc-lionfish-challenge-ends/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby
ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)":MAILTO:Lionfish@MyFWC.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240603T161535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T161629Z
UID:26561-1725089400-1725123600@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper Invasive Lionfish Tracker Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-invasive-lionfish-tracker-course-august2024/
LOCATION:ZooKeeper Classroom\, 10330 NW 55th St\, Sunrise\, FL\, 33351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240606T162547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162654Z
UID:26804-1723939200-1724025599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2024 St. Pete Open Spearfishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Hosted at: Maximo Marina \nSt. Pete Open Rules\nSt. Pete Open Rules and Waiver
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2024-st-pete-open-spearfishing-tournament/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240212T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T185242Z
UID:23786-1723680000-1724025599@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:REEF's Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival
DESCRIPTION:2024 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival\nREEF’s 15th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby will culminate\, Sunday August 18\, 2025 at the lionfish weigh-in and awards at REEF campus. \nPlease contact lionfish@REEF.org with questions \nDerby ScheduleDerby RegistrationDerby Details \nFKBC Lionfish NightLionfish WorkshopsBeach Clean-up \n* Due to construction delays the Festival at Postcard Inn will not be held in 2024 but please join us for a week of lionfish events. \n\nEvent Schedule \nThursday\, Aug 15 \n\n6:30-7:30PM Captain’s Meeting for registered derby teams (check-in begins at 6PM)\n\nREEF Campus\, Key Largo & virtual (link sent out to registrants)\n\n\n\nFriday\, Aug 16 \n\n Fishing sunrise to sundown\n\nSaturday\, Aug 17 \n\nFishing sunrise to sundown;\n4PM-9PM Florida Keys Brewing Company Lionfish Night\n\nSunday\, Aug 18 – NO FISHING \n\n8AM-10AM – Beach Cleanup – Details Coming Soon\n8:30 – 11:30AM Team Weigh-in/Fish Drop off\n10AM – 2PM Public event – Lionfish scoring\, fillet and dissection demonstrations\, tastings and games and team awards at REEF Campus\n1:30PM Awards Ceremony\n\n  \n\nRegistration \nEarly Bird Registration Discounts Available\n$90 per team through July 12\, 2024 \n$120 per team on or before August 15\, 2024 (6:30PM) \nMinimum 2 people per team\, maximum 4 people \nRegistration fee is nonrefundable \n\nHow to Participate  \nStep 1: Gather your team. Derby teams can be made of 2-4 divers. Decide on what level you will participate (Apex Predators or Reef Defender). \nStep 2: Register your team and pay the Registration Fee. \nRegister and Pay \nStep 3: All members of your team need to complete the waiver. \nOnline Waivers \nStep 4: Make sure everyone on your team understands the rules of the Derby. \nDerby Rules \n \n\nDERBY DETAILS \n\nFISH DROP OFF – REEF Campus – Sunday 8:30AM-11:30AM. No late fish accepted\nThe Captain’s Meeting is mandatory for the team captains\, and all team members are encouraged to attend.\n\nThe team captain must be one of the four participants in the derby\, but does not need to be the captain of the boat. Safe collecting and handling techniques and derby rules will be reviewed. The Captain’s meeting will be offered in-person and virtually.\n\n\nTeams wishing to fish in the areas that fall under the FKNMS\, FWC\, and DEP permit must schedule a time to come to the REEF Campus to pick up packet materials\, permits\, and flags during the week of August 12 or pick up at the Captain’s Meeting.\nAll lionfish should be well packed on ice and teams must provide enough ice for lionfish\, particularly those that will be held overnight.\nTeams will be able to take at least 80% of their catch after it is measured (REEF will keep some lionfish to use towards education and outreach activities).\n\nAwards \n\nPrizes will be awarded for MOST lionfish\, SMALLEST and LARGEST lionfish and a Golden Fish raffle award for all participating teams.\nDuring registration\, teams must choose to compete in one of two divisions for the MOST Lionfish Prize.\n\nApex Predators Division (More Competitive Division; Greater Prize Money)\nReef Defenders Division (More Casual Division; Lower Prize Money)\n\n\nAll teams will compete together for LARGEST and SMALLEST lionfish categories.\nAll teams will be entered to win the $500 Golden Fish award as long as they check in with there data sheets even if they don’t catch fish\nAll participants will be entered to win individual raffle prizes that will be drawn at Captains Meeting on Thursday and Awards on Sunday.\nAwards will be presented in person and virtually (in-person attendance at awards is not mandatory)\n\nPrizes will not be mailed out. Teams must arrange to pick them up if they are not at the award\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/reefs-florida-keys-lionfish-derby-festival/
LOCATION:Reef Environmental Education Foundation Headquarters\, 98300 Overseas Hwy\, Key Largo\, 33037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)":MAILTO:reefhq@REEF.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240416T183833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T193531Z
UID:25767-1722020400-1722031200@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:SC Aqaurium's JuLionfish Festival
DESCRIPTION:https://one.bidpal.net/julionfish2024/welcome
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/sc-aqauriums-julionfish-festival/
LOCATION:South Carolina Aquarium\, 100 Aquarium Wharf\, Charleston\, FL\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Aquarium":MAILTO:information@scaquarium.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240416T183622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T185257Z
UID:25766-1721865600-1721951999@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:SC Aquarium's JuLionfish Derby ends
DESCRIPTION:https://one.bidpal.net/julionfish2024/welcome
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/sc-aquariums-julionfish-derby-ends/
LOCATION:South Carolina Aquarium\, 100 Aquarium Wharf\, Charleston\, FL\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Aquarium":MAILTO:information@scaquarium.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240416T184956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T185305Z
UID:25768-1721347200-1721606399@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:FINZ 2nd Annual Key West Lionfish Derby
DESCRIPTION:Derby schedule July 19-21\, 2024\nCaptains Meeting July 19th 2024 – 6pm @ Finz Dive Center. All participants must attend and check in.\nDerby start time – 6:42am July 20th 2024\nDerby end time – All divers must be at the weigh in and signed in line before 5pm July 20th 2024 – Absolutely no exceptions will be made.\nWeigh in times –\nJuly 21st 2024 3pm till 5pm Official weigh in day 2 –\nJuly 21st 2024 6pm Awards ceremony will begin \n\n\n\n\nLocation\nCaptains Meeting July 19th 6pm @ Finz Dive Center\nDerby boundaries – Any legal waters to fish from the US.\nWeigh in – TBD\nAwards Ceremony – July 21st 6pm @ The Docks! \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Rules\nWaiver Form
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/finz-2nd-annual-key-west-lionfish-derby/
LOCATION:FINZ Dive Center\, 6003 Penisular Ave Suite 4\, Key West\, 33040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="FINZ Diver Center":MAILTO:info@finzdivecenter.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240530T161834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T161911Z
UID:26467-1720855800-1720890000@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper Invasive Lionfish Tracker Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-invasive-lionfish-tracker-course-july2024/
LOCATION:ZooKeeper Classroom\, 10330 NW 55th St\, Sunrise\, FL\, 33351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/July-2024-LSC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240501T192231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T174012Z
UID:26001-1719594000-1719694800@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:Operation Lionfish
DESCRIPTION:https://guyharveyoutpost.com/operation-lionfish/ \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun weekend while supporting a worthy non-profit charity\, Warfighter Scuba\, at Operation Lionfish – Clear the Path! We have an event-filled weekend planned with something fun for everyone while raising money to support this important charity that provides therapy for our combat wounded purple heart recipients through SCUBA. We will have Captain’s Meeting & Cocktail Party\, Operation Lionfish Hunt\, Lionfish Weigh In\, Live Music\, Tasting Demos and more! \nRegistration is open for Lionfish Teams\, To sponsor a veteran to compete in Lionfish Contest\, and those who want to join in the fun at the Captain’s Meeting or Weigh-in and Awards Party. Come out and help us celebrate those who served! \n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nJune 28 -29\, 2024\n\n\nBASECAMP\nSands Harbor Resort & Marina\, 125 N Riverside Dr\, Pompano Beach\, FL 33062\n\n\nTEAM ENTRY\n$100 per Team (Teams can be up to 2 Divers)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\, SPONSOR A VETERAN\, & AUCTION\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor A Veteran’s Hunt\n\n\n\n\n\nAuction\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 28- CAPTAIN’S MEETING & SILENT AUCTION\nSands Harbor Resort & Marina\, 125 N Riverside Dr\, Pompano Beach\, FL 33062\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCocktail Party\, Music & Silent Auction\n17:30 Hours\n\n\nCaptain’s Pre-briefing\n19:00 Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 29 – OPERATION LIONFISH & AWARDS PARTY\nSands Harbor Resort & Marina\, 125 N Riverside Dr\, Pompano Beach\, FL 33062\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Begins\n07:00 – 18:00 Hours\n\n\nScales Open at Cove Waterfront Restaurant\n15:00 – 18:00 Hours\n\n\nSilent Auction\, Lionfish Demos & Tastings\, Live Music & Awards\n15:00 – 19:00 Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLIONFISH TEAMS\n\n\nOperations Lionfish Teams are 2 divers per team with a registration of $100 per team. Boats can have more than one team on the boat competing. One member from each team must attend the mandatory team captains pre-briefing at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. Teams will receive two wristbands to attend the Awards Party\, 2 Event Shirt\, 2 Raffle Ticket to win a Yeti and more!Payout Format: Payouts will be based on the number of team that enter for Most Lionfish\, Bigest Lionfish and Sniper Award – Smallest Lionfish. \n\n\n\n\nOPERATION LIONFISH PAYOUTS\n\n\nTEAMS\n1-19 Teams\n20 -39 Teams\n40+ Teams\n\n\nMOST LIONFISH PAYOUTS\n\n\nPlace\nPayout\nPayout\nPayout\n\n\n1ST\n$500\n$700\n$1\,000\n\n\n2ND\n$250\n$350\n$500\n\n\n3RD\n\n$150\n$250\n\n\n4TH\n\n\n$150\n\n\nBIGGEST LIONFISH PAYOUTS\n\n\n1ST\n$250\n$350\n$450\n\n\n2ND\n$150\n$200\n$250\n\n\n3RD\n\n$100\n$150\n\n\n4TH\n\n\n$100\n\n\nSNIPER – SMALLEST LIONFISH PAYOUTS\n\n\n1ST\n$200\n$300\n$400\n\n\n2ND\n$100\n$150\n$200\n\n\n3RD\n\n$100\n$150\n\n\n4TH\n\n\n$100\n\n\n\n\nOTHER AWARDS\nDivers will win other awards and prizes from sponsors throughout the event and awards party. \nLOBSTER COIN\nDivers who participate and provide 2024 FWC Lionfish tail verification can register for the coin for the extra lobster on mini season. Mini season is around the corner so don’t miss out! \n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRULES OF ENGAGEMENT\n\nFish MUST be dropped off no later than 6:00 PM Saturday JUNE 29\, 2024\, NO EXCEPTIONS.\nOperations Lionfish Teams are 2 divers. More than one team can be on a boat.\nRegistration is $100/team by June 28\, 2024 – 7:00 PM\nOperation Lionfish registration fee includes two wristbands\, t shirt\, raffle ticket and 2 wristbands to the Captains Party and Weigh-in and Awards.\nMandatory team captain meeting Friday night at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. At least one team member must attend for check-in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\, RULES & SPONSORSHIP\n\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n\nRULES\n\n\n\n \n\nSPONSOR A VETERAN\n\n\n\n \n\nSPONSOR EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR CAUSE\n\n\n\n\nEvery day 22 Veterans commit suicide. To date\, that’s more than those Killed in Action in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.Warfighter Scuba\, a 501(c)(3) organization created and run by vets\, invites Purple Heart vets struggling to overcome the horrors of PTSD or loss of limbs to a week-long scuba certification wellness retreat\, all expenses paid including travel. \nFreed of physical restraint\, introducing these worthy warriors to the serenity of scuba is a well-recognized antidote for restoring their mental well-being and sense of purpose. It’s a surprising fact that few vets are scuba certified\, including even Navy Seals. \nShare your love of scuba diving with those truly deserving. Thank these warriors for their service with more than just lip service. Show your gratitude with a donation to Warfighters Scuba. It takes cash to care. Let’s care about these worthy warriors.
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/operation-lionfish/
LOCATION:Sands Harbor Resort & Marina\, 125 N Riverside Dr\, Pompano Beach\, 33062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Derby,Dive,Educational,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GH-Operation-Lionfish-Derby.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240530T162436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T162517Z
UID:26469-1718434800-1718460000@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:DX Divers Deerfield Beach Pier Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/dx-divers-deerfield-beach-pier-cleanup-june2024/
LOCATION:DX Divers\, 455 S Federal Hwy\, Deerfield Beach\, 33441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Event,Reef Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DB-Pier-Cleanup-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240603T161052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T161130Z
UID:26559-1717831800-1717866000@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ZooKeeper Invasive Lionfish Tracker Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/zookeeper-invasive-lionfish-tracker-course-june2024/
LOCATION:ZooKeeper Classroom\, 10330 NW 55th St\, Sunrise\, FL\, 33351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dive,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/June-2024-LSC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ZooKeeper":MAILTO:info@lionfishzk.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240104T204903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T205845Z
UID:23075-1716508800-1716595199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge Begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/2024-fwc-lionfish-challenge-begins/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240104T205609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T205840Z
UID:23077-1715990400-1716163199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ECO/FWC Lionfish Removal & Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:The two-day outdoor festival is open to the public and will include lionfish tastings\, fillet demonstrations\, conservation & art booths\, an interactive kid’s zone\, and more!
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/eco-fwc-lionfish-removal-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Emerald Coast Open
CATEGORIES:Derby,Educational,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethePredator.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20231228T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170306Z
UID:22979-1715990400-1716163199@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ECO Lionfish Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bring 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 FWC Reef Rangers
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/eco-lionfish-festival/
LOCATION:Emerald Coast Open
CATEGORIES:Derby,Educational,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ECO.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20240501T193936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T194459Z
UID:26009-1715990400-1716076799@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:College of the Florida Keys Derby & Educational Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/college-of-the-florida-keys-derby-educational-event/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Derby,Educational,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lionfish-Derby-Flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260406T113359
CREATED:20231228T165952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170317Z
UID:22978-1715904000-1716076799@lionfishzk.com
SUMMARY:ECO Main Tournament Begins
DESCRIPTION:Get 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! \nRegister
URL:https://lionfishzk.com/event/eco-main-tournament-begins/
LOCATION:Emerald Coast Open
CATEGORIES:Derby
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lionfishzk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ECO.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald Coast Open":MAILTO:info@emeraldcoastopen.com
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