Scuba divers exploring a vibrant coral reef

Nonprofit · Founded 2010

CREW 3000

Building a Brighter Future for All

Crew 3000 is a volunteer Ocean Conservation and Reef Restoration organization with a mission to restore, protect and preserve our ocean ecosystems through education and participation. Diving with a purpose.

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Our Work

WHAT WE DO

Six active conservation programs, all powered by passionate volunteers.

Coral Restoration

Growing and transplanting coral fragments to rebuild damaged reef ecosystems.

Sea Turtle Conservation

Monitoring and protecting sea turtle nesting sites and ocean habitats.

Lion Fish Marking & Mitigation

Tracking and removing invasive lionfish to protect native reef species.

Monitoring Coral Bleaching

Documenting bleaching events to guide conservation response efforts.

REEF Fish Survey

Citizen science fish counts contributing to global reef health databases.

Eurasian Milfoil Eradication

Removing invasive aquatic plants to restore freshwater ecosystems.

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"Diving with a purpose."

Since 2010, Crew 3000 volunteers have worked hands-on to restore reefs, protect sea turtles, and fight invasive species. Every dive makes a difference.

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2010

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Volunteer-Run

Based in Connecticut