Join the New England Aquarium Dive Club for the 23rd Northeast Great Annual Fish Count, one of the largest fish survey events in North America! Survey fish to win outstanding door prizes and help collect important data for marine conservation research. Following the dives, gather for a celebration where there will be a picnic, group photo, and door prize drawing!  

Survey Dive:

• There are multiple dive locations
• Pre-registration is required!

Post-dive celebration and raffle:

• Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA, 11:30am - 4pm
• $8 donation for lunch
• ALL divers who submit a survey will receive one door prize ticket. You must be present to win. Winners get to pick their prize!  

Parking:

• MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE. Cash is not accepted at gate. See https://gloucester-ma.gov/299/Beach-Information for more information on parking reservations.

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The Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC) is REEF’s annual citizen science event that brings divers and snorkelers together to learn about local marine life and collect fish survey data. Throughout the month of July, Dive shops and organizations around the world participate by hosting their own events, in collaboration with REEF, that aim to introduce their communities to fish identification and REEF surveys through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. These events typically include free fish ID classes and/or group survey dives. All dive/snorkel boookings must be done through the shop.

FAQs:

• Can I only do fish surveys in July?
  • No! REEF needs data all year round. The Great Annual Fish Count is meant to be a time to promote, amplify, and encourage folks to get involved.
• I have no experience with surveying or fish ID. Can I still participate?
  • Of course! This is the perfect time to get started.