ReeFLorida Symposium 2026
On behalf of the organizing committee, we are happy to welcome you to ReeFLorida Symposium 2026! This event will bring together conservation practitioners, researchers and environmental educators who have an impact on the health of Florida’s Coral Reef.
Mission
To bring together conservation practitioners, researchers, managers, and educators who have an impact on the health of Florida’s Coral Reef. The symposium will focus on research, tools and techniques for restoring and preserving Florida’s Coral Reef and highlight coral conservation initiatives, formal and informal education, and public outreach.
Check out last year’s symposium here!
Frequently Asked Questions
The ReeFLorida Symposium takes place at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science located in Downtown Miami.
The 2026 Symposium will take place November 11 - 13.
November 11: Early Check-in and Workshops
November 12-13: Poster Sessions, Presentations, Panel, and Networking Event
Our symposium typically gathers attendees such as researchers studying a variety of aspects of Florida’s Coral Reef, environmental educators that emphasize coral reef conservation in their messaging, conservation practitioners who work in the field of coral conservation at non-profits, governmental organizations and similar institutions, and other stakeholders invested in the health of Florida's Coral Reef.
We accept submission for oral presentations (15 min) and posters. Posters and oral presentation submissions should focus on one of the organizing questions below. If you are unsure which organizing question your proposal fits, you may choose the one you think is the closest match. Abstracts do not have to come from a scientific publication.
Research - What do we know about Florida’s Coral Reef through scientific inquiry? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like research on biodiversity, climate, health, social impacts and/or similar topics
Restore - How can we actively respond to threats towards Florida’s Coral Reef? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like restoration, emergency response, innovative approaches, procedure development, and/or similar topics
Educate - How can we educate the public about Florida’s Coral Reef? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like citizen science, formal or informal education, advocacy, and/or similar topics
Please reach out to reeflorida@frostscience.org with any further questions you may have
Registration
August 1 - 31, 2026:
Early Bird Full Registration | $299
September 1 - October 23, 2026:
Full Registration | $399
Single Day Registration | $250
We do not offer refunds.
Submission
The submission portal for ReeFLorida Symposium 2026 is open!
Organizing Questions
Research - What do we know about Florida’s Coral Reef through scientific inquiry? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like research on biodiversity, climate, health, social impacts and/or similar topics
Restore - How can we actively respond to threats towards Florida’s Coral Reef? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like restoration, emergency response, innovative approaches, procedure development, and/or similar topics
Educate - How can we educate the public about Florida’s Coral Reef? Submissions under this organizing question should address themes like citizen science, formal or informal education, advocacy, and/or similar topics
Museum Policies
Visitors are required to wear proper attire (as determined by museum personnel in their sole discretion) while on the museum property. For health and safety reasons, shirts and shoes are required at all times, including inside the Science Store and Food@Science café. Display of profane, obscene or injurious language, texts or graphics for public view is prohibited. Guests displaying such language on clothing will be asked to either change the garment or otherwise cover the offensive image/language or leave the museum property.
Prohibited Items: At Frost Science, the safety of our guests, employees and animals are our top priority. To ensure a fun and safe visit for all, the following items are not permitted in the museum:
e-cigarettes, illegal drugs, alcohol, balloons, scooters, skateboards, wheel-heeled sneakers, weapons of any kind, laser pointers, tripods and monopods, pets, apart from service animals, amplified music and selfie sticks
Location
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
United States, 33132
Dates
Registration period:
August 1, 2026 - 12:00 AM EDT - October 23, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact reeflorida@frostscience.org
