Ernest Hemingway, a famous writer in Key West throughout the 1930s, immersed himself in Florida Keys game fishing and did much to popularize it among fellow writers, readers and sportsmen. Cori will discuss Hemingway’s angling exploits and spotlight his conservation activities, an intriguing counterpoint to his well-known passion for boating big game fish.
Fish Geek Extraordinaire, Jonathan Lavan, will take you on a trip around the world to marvel at the clever disguises of these hidden marine creatures.
Bargibanti's Pygmy Seahorse photo by Jonathan Lavan
Known as one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Caribbean, Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is a marine park located in the southeastern portion of Cuba known for its high fish diversity and biomass.
For this Great Annual Fish Count event, join us and Island Ventures for a REEF fish ID class followed by a survey dive/snorkel!
Morning check-in for the fish ID class at 9:15am, break for lunch at 11am (on your own), and check-in for the dive/snorkel at Island Ventures at 12:15pm.
Join Brad as he explores the history of Florida wrecker Captain Ben Baker, pineapple farming in the Florida Keys, and the Albury connection to REEF and Key Largo Grammar School, a two-room coral rock building now home to the Key Largo Moose Lodge.
This Great Annual Fish Count, join REEF and Amoray Dive Center for a free fish ID class, followed by a REEF survey dive/snorkel.
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.
Boat:
Seven Seas (https://www.emperordivers.com/liveaboard-boat/seven-seas/).
The itinerary:
Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone Reef.
This Great Annual Fish Count, join us and Pirate's Cove Watersports for a free fish ID class taught by REEF, followed by a survey dive/snorkel.
Tobago's unique location in the southern Caribbean results in rich biodiversity. Outflow from the Orinoco River in Venezuela feeds this area with an abundance of nutrients, which in turn attracts lots of fish.