Amoray Marine Conservation Team
Conservation | Education | Research | Outreach
Learn and dive with professional marine biologists in Key Largo -
The Dive Capital Of The World!
Welcome To The
Amoray Marine Conservation Team (AMCT)
Official Website!
Welcome To The
Amoray Marine Conservation Team (AMCT)
Official Website!
The Amoray Marine Conservation Team is the science behind the conservation, education, research, and outreach initiatives at the Amoray Dive Center located in Key Largo, Florida.
The Amoray Marine Conservation Team is the science behind the conservation, education, research, and outreach initiatives at the Amoray Dive Center located in Key Largo, Florida.
We encourage members of the public to come and dive with our team of professional scientists to learn about, and participate in, active marine biology and conservation research.
We encourage members of the public to come and dive with our team of professional scientists to learn about, and participate in, active marine biology and conservation research.
Diving with AMCT puts you immediately within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with miles of coral reefs just a short boat trip away. We offer easy access to sites for education and active research in all areas of marine biology and its conservation.
Diving with AMCT puts you immediately within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with miles of coral reefs just a short boat trip away. We offer easy access to sites for education and active research in all areas of marine biology and its conservation.
Anyone can book an AMCT lecture/dive, regardless of their scientific background. Whether you are a professional SCUBA diver, beginner, or only interested in a snorkel trip, our team offers a thrilling educational experience both on land and under the sea.
Anyone can book an AMCT lecture/dive, regardless of their scientific background. Whether you are a professional SCUBA diver, beginner, or only interested in a snorkel trip, our team offers a thrilling educational experience both on land and under the sea.
We specialize in giving divers a new appreciation for the marine world, with many courses covering a wide range of topics! Combine an informative lecture of your choice with a 2-tank dive and learn about the ocean with a professional marine biologist in the Dive Capital Of The World!
We specialize in giving divers a new appreciation for the marine world, with many courses covering a wide range of topics! Combine an informative lecture of your choice with a 2-tank dive and learn about the ocean with a professional marine biologist in the Dive Capital Of The World!
Key Largo's Christ Of The Abyss - one of the top dive destinations in the world.
Key Largo's Christ Of The Abyss - one of the top dive destinations in the world.
The Amoray Dive Center is proud to be recognized as a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Blue Star Operator!
The Amoray Dive Center is proud to be recognized as a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Blue Star Operator!
Our Conservation Work
Our Conservation Work
To Date, the Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT have partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove approximately:
To Date, the Amoray Dive Center and the AMCT have partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to successfully remove approximately:
-9 intact lobster traps,
-9 intact lobster traps,
-hundreds of pieces of lobster trap debris,
-hundreds of pieces of lobster trap debris,
-5,690 feet of fishing line, monofilament, and rope,
-5,690 feet of fishing line, monofilament, and rope,
-and over 4,962.50 pounds of marine debris across 16 removal dives.
-and over 4,962.50 pounds of marine debris across 16 removal dives.
In addition, our conservation efforts have included educating and inspiring 168 program participants to engage in marine debris removal, education, awareness, and prevention through our public outreach lectures and presentations.
In addition, our conservation efforts have included educating and inspiring 168 program participants to engage in marine debris removal, education, awareness, and prevention through our public outreach lectures and presentations.
In 2023, Amoray Dive Center was the Number 1 marine debris dive shop in all of the Upper Keys and 2nd overall by total weight of debris removed in the entire FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary!
In 2023, Amoray Dive Center was the Number 1 marine debris dive shop in all of the Upper Keys and 2nd overall by total weight of debris removed in the entire FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary!
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.
All photos are taken under FKNMS and FWC research permit.