This workshop is now full, you can join the waitlist by emailing smile@REEF.org
From the Spanish-style buildings surrounded by lush tropical gardens to the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, you have arrived in paradise. The hotel directly faces the famous Belize Barrier Reef, found just a half-mile offshore.
Dive into the world of marine conservation with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project (VFSP), home to one of the largest marine life databases in the world.
This month we are excited to welcome Autumn Blum, Cosmetic Chemist & CEO, Stream2Sea. Coral reefs are among the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, but they are increasingly threatened by human activity. While a large number of companies are labeling their sunscreens as "reef safe", they are doing so without thoroughly testing the ingredients for their effects on coral reefs and marine life.
Join Robin and Perry Webster as they give you an introduction to REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and to a few of Puget Sound's fish and invertebrates.
The class is 2 hours and is free, and held at:
Underwater Sports Federal Way
Some fish species look quite similar and can be tricky to tell apart. Join us as REEF member and Expert Surveyor, Carmen Toanchina teaches us how to identify and distinguish some commonly confused fish of the Tropical Western Atlantic.
REEF Into the Blue Book Club will discuss our latest book selection, Underjungle, by Jame Sturz
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, January 28, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert REEF surveyor, Carmen Toanchina, will be teaching the "Many Faces (Phases) of Parrotfish."
Come learn about the top 15 most reported fish at the Mukilteo T-dock (according to REEF survey data). Find out what the common fish are, how to ID them, and learn about REEF (if you are not familiar with it).
Join us as we kick off the 2025 REEF Fish & Friends seminar series! This month we are excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Giresi, Director of Conservation at the Ocean Conservation Foundation. She will dive into the exciting world of collaborative reef restoration in the Florida Keys. Join us to learn how renowned research institutions, local dive centers, government agencies, and like-minded nonprofits are coming together to tackle the challenges facing our local ecosystems. We'll explore ways to increase collaboration and empower ocean lovers, divers, and snorkelers.
