Admin Office Phone: (305) 664-9101 (M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm)
Mailing Address:
68486 Overseas Highway,
PO Box #968
Long Key, FL, 33001
Please call the KML Admin Office, or fill out the KML Preliminary Reservation Request Form, with a brief description of your course or project, expected group totals, and your primary and backup dates. Please know that completing this form does not automatically schedule your booking. Our team will touch base with you after form submission to confirm availability.
The FURF provides KML with all the necessary information to finalize your reservation.
Please call first to determine availability. Once scheduled, you will receive a link to the online KML FURF.
Liability Release Waivers are required for all KML visitors. Each group member must complete, sign, and submit their own waiver.
Check the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current waiver.
Please review the following information in anticipation of your visit to KML and visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page to access Required Forms:
Additional COVID-19 procedures and guidelines can be found on the KML Health & Safety Information page.
Will your group need to reserve space in KML’s seawater system?
Submission of a Seawater Use Request Form (SURF) is required in order to request space in our seawater system at KML.
Visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current form.
Questions? Contact our Seawater Systems Manager, Emily Becker.
All KML Dive operations are performed under AAUS Diving regulations and require the below supporting documents for Diving reciprocity. Please submit forms all together and 10 business days before arrival to allow for processing.
1) Dive Plan Approval Form: 1 per group
2) AAUS Letter of Reciprocity (LOR): 1 per diver
3) Proof of Insurance (Workers comp, DAN, etc.): 1 per diver
Visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current forms.
Questions? Contact our DSO, Bill Ferrell.
Will your group be boating or snorkeling with us? The documents listed below are required for all boating activities.
1) Boat Roster
2) Snorkeling & Boating Agreement
Visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current forms.
Questions? Contact us!
Would you like to have KML staff collect specimens for you?
Please complete and submit a Collections Request Form.
Visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current form.
Check out our Specimen Collections page below for more information.
Questions? Contact us!
Will your group be conducting operations or collections that require permits or IACUC approval?
There are multiple permitting agencies that control the marine and terrestrial resources and areas around KML.
We are here to help!
Check out our Permitting and IACUC Information page below for more details.
Questions? Contact our IACUC and Permitting Coordinator, Cynthia Lewis.
KML vessels are typically captained by skilled and knowledgeable science staff. Would you like to self-captain a KML vessel for your own small research group?
1) Review the Self-Captain Boating Policy
2) Submit a Self-Captain Agreement
3) Submit a Vessel Check-Out
Visit the KML Rates, Forms, and Information page for the current policies and forms.
Questions? Contact us!