REEF Invasive Lionfish Research Project Schedule

Join REEF staff, marine researchers and aquarists in working to address the invasion of Indo-Pacific Lionfish in Atlantic waters. With the recent explosion in lionfish abundance and distribution in tropical Atlantic waters, researchers are scrambling to gather information, helping to paint a picture of the potential impacts. REEF is taking a leading role in the field to help gather information and specimens needed by researchers to answer key questions on lionfish impacts.

REEF works with partners in government, academic and aquarium institutions and the dive industry to conduct lionfish invasion research expeditions. Each project has a slightly different focus and addresses specific questions related to lionfish impacts. Each project is lead by REEF staff as well as guest researchers, aquarium staff and or government representatives.

To see an archive of past Lionfish Research Trips, click here.  

May 1 - 8, 2010 -- Lionfish Invasion Research Project Special Charter With Peter Hughes in Belize

Peter Hughes Diving is teaming with REEF in this very important and urgent matter - invading lionfish. With these nasty and unwanted critters now being found in Belize, this project will help spread the word and enlist participating divers in the search for lionfish. The package includes the regular 7 night Sun Dancer II all-inclusive package PLUS special seminars on the lionfish problem by Lad Akins. $1895 (deluxe cabins) to $2095 (master cabin), + $150 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.

**BOOKING INFORMATION -- For more information and to reserve your space please contact our dedicated REEF Travel Consultant at 1-877-295-7333 (REEF), or you can e-mail REEF@caradonna.com.

November 6 - 13, 2010 -- Grand Cayman Field Survey with Lionfish expert, Lad Akins, REEF Director of Special Projects, Diving with Dive Tech and lodging at Cobalt Coast Resort

Package includes: 7 nights ocean suite (pp/double), 6 days of 2x1‐hour 2‐tank boat trips, unlimited shore diving, free dive computer rental, full meal or breakfast plan, tax & service, airport transfers, welcome cocktail, wifi! Free meal plan day, free night & free dive day included! Price: $1580 pp double occ diver (ocean room); $1705 pp double diver (one bedroom suite); $1690 pp 2-bedroom oceanfront suite (quad occupancy), great for 1 couple and 2 singles, + $300 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.

**BOOKING INFORMATION -- For more information and to reserve your space please contact our dedicated REEF Travel Consultant at 1-877-295-7333 (REEF), or you can e-mail REEF@caradonna.com.