Florida Sea Base

06/05/2026

Behind the scenes of restoring Florida’s Coral Reef 🪸

Our staff at Sea Base spend countless hours working in the coral nursery to help restore and protect the underwater world of the Florida Keys. Through hands-on learning and real-world restoration efforts, Scouts get the opportunity to help care for and outplant corals while learning about marine ecosystems and ocean stewardship firsthand.

From tiny fragments to thriving reefs, every coral grown is a step toward a healthier ocean.



Permit: FKNMS-2026-054

06/05/2026

This week and all summer, we are celebrating 25 years of adventure at our Brinton Environmental Center. Things may look very different from the day its doors opened in 2001, but the lessons our programs teach remain the same. Resilience, service, leadership, and FUN. Whether our crews stargaze beneath the Milky Way, spot our 2 resident key deer, reel in their snapper and mahi, or swim down among the corals -- they're experiencing a life changing week in one of the most amazing environments in the world.

06/05/2026

Throwback Thursday to 25 years ago at the Brinton Environmental Center!

For a quarter of a century, BEC has welcomed Scouts to the Florida Keys for unforgettable experiences filled with exploration, friendship, learning, and adventure. Today, we are looking back at the memories that helped make BEC what it is today.

06/03/2026

Before the adventures begin, the training comes first 🌴

At Florida National High Adventure Sea Base’s Brinton Environmental Center, our staff spend weeks preparing, training, and building the skills needed to lead safe and unforgettable adventures on the water. Shout out to every staff member who works hard to be ready for your crew’s arrival and for a great summer season!

06/01/2026

Celebrate 25 years of adventure at the Brinton Environmental Center!

For a quarter of a century, BEC has inspired Scouts and staff through ocean exploration, conservation, science, and life changing experiences in the Florida Keys.

As we celebrate 25 years, we are also excited to welcome the first activities and crews of the summer season, kicking off another year of adventure, learning, and memories on the water. Here’s to the lessons learned, the friendships made, and many more adventures still ahead. Happy 25th Anniversary, BEC! 🎉

05/30/2026

What a perfect end to the first week of summer program 🌅

05/28/2026

If you’re jealous of what you see, be sure to check out our 2027 availability! Adventure is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you!

From sailing the Florida Keys to snorkeling coral reefs, fishing open water, paddleboarding, diving, and living aboard a sailboat, Sea Base delivers one of t...

05/27/2026

This spring, 8 Dive Master Academy candidates and 1 IDC candidate trained, learned, and pushed their skills to the next level in the underwater world.

From leadership development to professional dive training, Sea Base continues to build the next generation of dive professionals and ocean advocates.

Ready to take your passion for diving even further? Learn more about Sea Base professional development courses on our website under the More tab.

05/26/2026

As we welcome the first crews to BEC today, our staff are sharing what they love most about the Brinton Environmental Center!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave who gave everything for our freedom 🇺🇸

As Scouts and adventurers, we are reminded that courage, service, and leadership are values carried both on and off the water. Today at Sea Base, we reflect and give thanks to those who made these adventures and freedoms possible for all of us.