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. This event will be in Indonesian and in English.

Fish ID Classes and Survey Dives:

• Each morning, there will be a fish ID class covering different families each day. Following the educational session, there will be one or two guided survey dive/snorkels, which are open to anyone interested.
• For those who are new to REEF and surveying, the start time each day will be 8:00am with the normal classroom sesssion beginning at 9:00am, then the survey dive/snorkels. 

In addition to the fish ID classes and survey dives, Project Laut will also be hosting relaxed social gatherings in the evenings for anyone interested in staying! There are Dive and Stay options available if needed.

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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.