Dr. Koch’s work involves working closely with officials at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which protects more than 2,800 square miles of water surrounding the 125-mile-long island chain. This partnership and oversight benefit the Keys’ fragile marine ecosystems.
REEF Into the Blue Book Club will be discussing The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack E. Davis for the November session.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! This week learn about the spread of the invasive lionfish in the Florida Keys and how it has impacted the ecosystem. Then, watch an educational lionfish dissection and learn how to get involved in our removal efforts!
All ages are welcome!
Join us for a special Ocean After Hours with Goshen College students! Students will share individual presentations reflecting on their internship experiences in the Florida Keys, what they've learned, and how their experiences have shaped their interests in marine science and conservation.
Come hear their stories, celebrate their experiences, and learn more about their time working in marine conservation!
All are invited to join us online on Thursday, November 19, at 8pm EST for a special webinar, Oceans for All: Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation. When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement and a force for change.
The ocean is full of fascinating relationships! Discover how marine species interact with one another, whether they are working together, competing for resources, or relying on other species to survive. Through a fun, hands-on activity, explore how these interactions shape life in the ocean and contribute to healthy marine ecosystems.
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome!
Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish.
Join us for an unforgettable 10-night adventure aboard the Palau Aggressor II, timed perfectly with the full moon to witness the spectacular spawning of Red Snapper, Moorish Idols, and Orangespined Unicornfish.
St. Vincent is known as the muck diving capital of the Caribbean. That doesn't mean that the water is always silty though - the leeward shore of the island typically has visibility up to 100 feet due to the presence of volcanic, granite-based sand that falls quickly when stirred.
Discover one of the Caribbean’s most biodiverse underwater worlds at Tayrona National Park, where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the sea.