Tubbataha and Visayas, Philippines
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
6/28/2026 to 7/8/2026
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director, and Brice Semmens, Ph.D. REEF Science Advisor

Enjoy the Best of the Philippines on the 10-night transition charter as the Philippines Aggressor makes its way from Tubbataha to Visayas as the seasons change. Tubbataha sits in the Sulu Sea and is in the middle of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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6/30/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Experience the ancient Japanese art of fish printing! Join us for an immersive and creative evening where tradition meets expression. Gyotaku (魚拓), meaning "fish impression," is a beautiful form of nature printing that dates back to the mid-1800s in Japan. Originally used by fishermen to record their catches, it has since evolved into a stunning art form.

All materials provided — just bring your creativity!

No experience necessary

The Scuba Shop, #16 Airport Rd, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
7/2/2026 6:30pm AST

Join the Scuba Shop SXM in Sint Maarten for a fun, interactive REEF Fish ID Bingo! Then, put your knowledge to the test and participate in the Great Annual Fish Count by doing REEF surveys on any dive throughout the month of July.

Email: thescubashopsxm@gmail.com Phone / WhatsApp +1 721 545 3213
Caribbean / Bahamas
Seminar and Dive Workshop
Project Laut SSI Training Center, Dusun Pendem, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771
7/4/2026 to 7/11/2026

This Great Annual Fish Count, join Project Laut to learn fish ID and how to contribute to science by doing REEF surveys! All experience levels are welcome to participate and learn more about local marine life. You can join for a single day or the full week.

Contact Sita at sita@projectlautpro.com for more information and to sign up!
IORS - Indian Ocean / Red Sea
Seminar and Dive Workshop
51 Shoreland Dr. Key Largo, FL
7/7/2026 10:00am EDT

This Great Annual Fish Count, join Ocean First for a fish ID class, followed by a surve dive/snorkel as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project!

Call 305.453.2228 Email: alisa.slawinski@oceanfirst.blue or keylargo@oceanfirst.blue
Florida / Gulf of Mexico
Seminar and Dive Workshop
7/7/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Creative, Family-Friendly Fishy Game Night!

Perfect for freinds and families of all ages, this interactive game night invites you to team up and test your fish knowledge — and your doodling skills.

Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
7/11/2026 to 7/18/2026
Hilary Penner, Director of Program Development and Martha Klitzkie, Co-Executive Director: Strategy & Operations

Home to several of the most species-rich sites in REEF’s Tropical Western Atlantic database, Bonaire is legendary among underwater naturalists and REEF surveyors. This trip includes nine boat dives as well as unlimited shore diving opportunities throughout Bonaire's marine park.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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Fury Shoals, south of Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
7/11/2026 to 7/18/2026

This Great AnnualFish Count, join EcoPro Training Center on a luxurious liveaboard, where you can learn fish ID and how to contribute to science by doing REEF surveys! Details on this experience are below:

Boat: Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran

For more information, visit www.ecopro-eg.co/Marine-Eco-Expeditions Contact: Dr. Ahmed Shawky, info@ecopro-eg.co, WhatsApp: +20109389098
IORS - Indian Ocean / Red Sea
Seminar and Dive Workshop
2513 Beach Ct Riviera Beach FL 33404
7/12/2026 8:30am EDT

This Great Annual Fish Count, join Pura Vida Divers for a FREE Fish ID Class, followed by a fish survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project. 

Fish ID Class: 8:30am at Pura Vida Divers; 2513 Beach Ct Riviera Beach FL 33404

Email reservations@puravidadivers.com or call 561-840-8750
Florida / Gulf of Mexico
Seminar and Dive Workshop

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