The last week of February is National Invasive Species Awareness Week and what better way to celebrate than putting your invasive species knowledge to the test- Jeopardy style!
Free to play and prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
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 welcome!
Join REEF volunteer and former staff member, Amy Lee as she takes us on a virtual journey to the Tropical Pacific! Come learn all about the interesting Cardinalfishes of that region and how to identify them.
Photo by Ken Marks
Have a Fintastic Valentine's with REEF!
Join us for a fun night of ocean-themed Valentines crafts and games...It will be an o-fish-ally good time for you and your loved ones!
This event is free and all are welcome
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! This week learn to identify common fish in the Florida Keys and how you can get involved with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
All ages welcome!
Danielle Morley is a Research Administrator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). She leads the Finfish Research Team for FWC in the Florida Keys. In addition to her work in the Keys, Ms.
Please join REEF and Upper Keys Business Professional Women at the unveiling of our second art installation at the Ocean Exploration Center. REEF's Ocean Inspires Gallery Wall will showcase community made mosaics by mosaic artist Sonata. Sonata will be present to explain her process and vision on how this exhibit ties together art, science, conservation and our community. This event is sponsored by Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
Admission is Free.
Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 pm AST!
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) are a social and ecological corner stone of Caribbean's coral reefs. Come learn about the important woirk REEF and are partners are doing to study and protect the largest known Nassau Grouper spawning aggregation and learn to draw your very own Nassau Grouper.
Learn more about the Grouper Moon Project here.
Join us and our friends from the Upper Keys Rotary Club for a free screening of Oceans with David Attenborugh. Light refreshments will be provided in the garden starting at 5:30 and the film screening will begin at 6:00 in the Ocean Exploration Center.
"David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasizing the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery."