Some call them webinars. We call 'em Fishinars!

Fishie fun in the comfort of your own home. Great for first-timers or those wanting a review. These short, free webinars will teach you the finer points of identifying fish and invertebrates underwater.

• We use common names, not scientific names, and focus on how to ID each critter.
• Fishinars help divers learn how to become citizen scientists and help monitor marine life on their recreational dives. Data gathered goes into REEF's online database to help students, researchers, scientists, etc.
• Fishinars are open to divers, snorkelers, and devout landlubbers alike. Anyone wanting to know more about our local underwater residents is welcome to join in.
• You don't need a microphone or a webcam to be able to participate
• iPad, iPhone and iPod users - there is a free Citrix Online GoToMeeting app that will allow you to view our Fishinars, but the interface does not support full participation (you won't be able to raise your hand, type in questions or answers, etc.) So just a heads up!
  

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Special Session: Scubaboard's Bonaire Invasion!
Top 25 Fish seen swimming around in Bonaire

Everyone's invited to this one, whether you're a member of Scubaboard or not! A great review of common fish seen in the Caribbean. This class will last 1.5 - 2 hours, so be prepared!
Instructor: Jonathan Lavan
Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30pm EDT  - Register

• CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE! This class starts at 7:30pm East Coast time. Your time zone may vary.
• A Cheat Sheet will be available for you to print out several days ahead of time. Check the Fishinar Resource Page.
• Although the Fishinars are free, you must register for each session you'd like to attend.
• If you are not already a member, you'll need to Join REEF to be able to register (it's free).
• Once you register for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to log on.
• Please log on at least 5-10 min prior to your session start time if possible.

Sharkinar!

Instructors: Marty Snyderman and Andy Dehart
Tuesday, May 28th at 8pm EDT - CANCELLED
We are sorry, but regretfully have to cancel this session.

Diving the Northeast: Fish you should know!

Are you a cold water diver in the Northeast US or Canada? Join in the fun with your fellow frigid divers and learn the names and how to identify the most commonly seen fish swimming around with you!

Instructor: Jonathan Lavan
Thursday, June 13th at 7pm EDT  - Register

• CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE! This class starts at 7pm East Coast time. Your time zone may vary.
• A Cheat Sheet will be available for you to print out several days ahead of time. Check the Fishinar Resource Page.
• Although the Fishinars are free, you must register for each session you'd like to attend.
• If you are not already a member, you'll need to Join REEF to be able to register (it's free).
• Once you register for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to log on.
• Please log on at least 5-10 min prior to your session start time if possible.

Safety Stop Survey: the Top 12 Caribbean Fish You May See at 15 feet in 3 minutes

Instructor: Jonathan Lavan
Thursday, July 11th at 8pm EDT  - Register

• CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE! This class starts at 8pm East Coast time. Your time zone may vary.
• A Cheat Sheet will be available for you to print out several days ahead of time. Check the Fishinar Resource Page.
• Although the Fishinars are free, you must register for each session you'd like to attend.
• If you are not already a member, you'll need to Join REEF to be able to register (it's free).
• Once you register for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to log on.
• Please log on at least 5-10 min prior to your session start time if possible.

Perplexing Parrotfish: Caribbean

Instructor: Tracey Griffin
Tuesday September 10th at 8pm EDT  - Register

• CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE! This class starts at 8pm East Coast time. Your time zone may vary.
• A Cheat Sheet will be available for you to print out several days ahead of time. Check the Fishinar Resource Page.
• Although the Fishinars are free, you must register for each session you'd like to attend.
• If you are not already a member, you'll need to Join REEF to be able to register (it's free).
• Once you register for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to log on.
• Please log on at least 5-10 min prior to your session start time if possible.

Experience Level Testing

Take your REEF Experience level tests online by appointment. Email janna@reef.org to set up a session.

• You must have at least 25, 35, or 50 surveys in the database before taking the level 3, 4 or 5 tests respectively.

Fishinar Archives

Missed a session? Archived copies will be posted for general viewing for one week only after the Fishinar ends. (You'll see an active link below during that time period).

After that point, if you are a REEF member, you may request to view a fishinar from the list below. Simply contact janna@reef.org with your name and REEF member number. (Don't have a REEF membership yet?)

Fishinar archives are intended for individual viewing only, not for groups. Contact Janna if you'd like to show a Fishinar to your group.

• Intro to REEF - Quickstart Guide to doing surveys - Click Here to View
• Northern Gulf of Mexico's Dapper Dozen
• NE Fish ID: The Northeast's Dirty Dozen
• PNW Fish ID: Rockfish Rock!
• PNW Fish ID: Scalawag Sculpins
• PNW Fish ID: Gunnels, Greenlings, Gobies and more
• PNW Fish ID: Weirdos: Ratfish, Flatfish and more
• Cozumel's Dirty Dozen (sorry, not recorded)
• Cozumel: The Next 13 Fish
• CAL Fish ID: Rockin' Rockfish
• CAL Fish ID: Scalawag Sculpins
• CAL Fish ID: Wrasse 'n' Bass: Nobody rides for free
• CAL Fish ID: Pesky Perch
• CAL Fish ID: Odds 'n' Ends
• CAL Invertebrate ID Part 1
• CAL Invertebrate ID Part 2
• TWA Lookalikes? Look Again!
• Caribbean Cryptics
• PNW Advanced Fish ID Part 1
• PNW Advanced Fish ID Part 2
• PNW Advanced Fish ID Part 3
• TWA Not Exactly Bums: Fish that live under Florida's Blue Heron Bridge
• TWA: Perplexing Parrotfish
• HAW: Fish that Say Aloha: Hawaii's Top 15 Fish
• TWA: 25 Caribbean Fish You Should Know:
• TEP: Que Pasa? Top 12 Fish in the Northern Sea of Cortez
• Lionfish 101: Recording issues. 40 mins, then QA session
• Speed Dating Fishy Style with Ned DeLoach
• TWA: The Wrasse Class
• PNW: Sculpins Under Scrutiny
• The Blennywatcher
• TWA: Holy Moly Gobies!
• TWA:Lookalikes? Look Again! Part 2
• TWA: Super Duper Groupers!
• TWA: The Grunt Club
• TWA: Caribbean Hit Parade - Top 25
• TWA: Those Darn Damsels!
• TWA: Hamlets - (starts late on 2nd slide - sorry!)
• HAW: Bodacious Butterflies of Hawaii
• TWA: Triggerfish and Filefish
• TWA: Boxfish and Puffers
• TWA: Blue Heron Bridge Revisited
• Cleaning Stations with Ned DeLoach - Click here to view

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Missing codecs to view it? Try this codec resource page for some help.