11/12/2026 8:00pm EST
Hilary Penner
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.
General / Other Taxa
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
11/10/2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm EST
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.
Andros, Bahamas
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
11/7/2026 to 11/14/2026
Shelby Thomas, Engagement Coordinator
Small Hope Bay Lodge is a historic, intimate, and eco-friendly resort that has been welcoming guests to Andros Island for over 60 years.
SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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Indonesia (Northern Raja Ampat)
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
10/25/2026 to 11/5/2026
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, PhD, Co-Executive Director: Science & Engagement and Brice Semmens, PhD, Science Advisor
Explore northern Raja Ampat in the largest wooden liveaboard dive boat in Southeast Asia. Explore over 50,000 sq km with hundreds of islands and an astounding diversity of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences.
SOLD OUT - please inquire for waitlist.
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North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
9/28/2026 to 10/9/2026
Stacey Henderson, Field Survey Trips Program Manager
Explore three distinct destinations in one trip, seeing everything Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia has to offer. This amazing trip will start off by spending 4 nights at Murex Manado Resort, where you will dive stunning walls, losing count of the number of species you see in one dive.
SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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Rocio del Mar Liveaboard - Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Fish Survey
Tropical Eastern Pacific
9/12/2026 to 9/19/2026
Martha Klitzkie, Co-Executive Director: Strategy & Operations
Enjoy the Rocio Del Mar's world class experince diving in the Sea of Cortez. There is a reason they get so many return customers.
SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
9/8/2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Stephanie Stinson is the Fishing, Diving, and Other Uses Coordinator for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), which manages Florida’s newest aquatic preserve, Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve (KJCAP).
8/29/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Learn about REEF's Size Matters Innovative Length Estimates (SMILE) project and discover why accurately estimating fish size is an important skill for collecting valuable marine conservation data. Participants will explore how the project works, practice estimating fish lengths through fun activities, and test their skills while learning how citizen scientists contribute to reef research.
All ages welcome!
8/25/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Put your marine science knowledge to the test at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center during an evening of Fish Trivia. Gather your friends or join a team for a fun and friendly competition featuring questions about reef fish, marine life, ocean ecosystems, and all things underwater. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just love the ocean, there will be something for everyone. Teams may have between 1–6 participants.
Each member of the winning team will receive a limited-edition REEF T-shirt.
8/22/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Explore the incredible world of tiny marine organisms that keep our oceans healthy. Participants will discover how these creatures provide food for countless marine animals, produce much of the oxygen we breathe, and form the foundation of ocean ecosystems. Through hands on activities and close up observations, you'll gain a new appreciation for the small organisms that make a big impact.
All ages welcome!