SW FL Regional Artificial Reef Workshop 2026

FWC and UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant are thrilled to be back in person for the Southwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Palmetto, FL. Doors open at 8:30 and presentations will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

This regional workshop aims to bring together artificial reef coordinators, managers, researchers, industry experts and other marine stakeholders to discuss research, provide regional updates for Florida’s Southwest region, and inform attendees about statewide initiatives.

A draft agenda is coming soon.

Your registration fee will cover a boxed lunch and refreshments throughout the workshop.

Questions? Contact: Angela Collins (abcollins@ufl.edu) or Keith Mille (keith.mille@myfwc.com)

Interested in previous artificial reef workshops? Check out our resources online: https://www.flseagrant.org/fisheries/artificial-reef-deployment-and-monitoring/