COME CELEBRATE A SEA OF SONG AT THE 2025 UNDERWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Costumed festivalgoers ‘sing’ and ‘play’ their hearts out every year on the Decrease Keys Underwater Music Competition, returning on July 12 to Looe Key Reef. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

The Decrease Keys Underwater Music Competition returns July 11 and 12 for a one-of-a-kind celebration beneath the ocean. Now in its forty first yr, the occasion combines coral reef conservation with whimsical leisure, that includes costumed mermaids and submerged audio system taking part in ocean-themed music.

Held about six miles south of Massive Pine Key at Looe Key Reef, this submerged songfest invitations divers and snorkelers to discover some of the lovely reefs within the Florida Keys Nationwide Marine Sanctuary, whereas listening to a soundtrack of sea-inspired classics. 

Offered by the Decrease Keys Chamber of Commerce and US1 104.1 FM, the pageant blends music with a message to guard and protect our underwater playgrounds. For 4 hours on Saturday, July 12, particular audio system hanging beneath boats will beam music straight into the ocean. Assume Jimmy Buffett, the Beatles and Disney favorites, all echoing by way of the reef’s aquatic amphitheater. 

The weekend kicks off Friday, July 11, with a free welcome bash from 6 to eight p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Analysis Middle on Summerland Key. Friends can tour the high-tech facility, meet marine scientists, take pleasure in dwell music and light-weight bites and dive into cutting-edge coral restoration efforts taking place within the Keys. 

Then it’s all fins on deck Saturday morning as boats set course for Looe Key. All through the published, festivalgoers will even hear eco-friendly dive suggestions, like keep away from harming coral, the appropriate means to make use of mooring buoys and why respecting the reef is essential to holding it alive and thriving. 

“We’re not simply making waves — we’re making a distinction,” stated Steve Miller, government director for the Decrease Keys Chamber of Commerce. “This pageant is pure underwater Florida Keys enjoyable, whereas respecting, defending and having fun with our reefs.” For extra data and to register, go to lowerkeyschamber.com/chamber-events.

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