Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish.
All are invited to join us online on Thursday, November 19, at 8pm EST for a special webinar, Oceans for All: Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation. When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement and a force for change.
Join us for a special Research Presentation Night with Goshen College! Students will share reflections on their experiences in the Florida Keys and present the research and projects they worked on during their time with REEF.
Come learn about their work, hear what they discovered, and celebrate their time exploring marine science and conservation in the Keys.
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.
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.
Small Hope Bay Lodge is a historic, intimate, and eco-friendly resort that has been welcoming guests to Andros Island for over 60 years.
Join us for the second Waterlust Trivia Challenge of the fall! Test your knowledge across a range of marine science topics, from marine biology and oceanography to marine chemistry, geology, and atmospheric science. The questions are designed to challenge players at a graduate-student level, so teams with a mix of interests and knowledge are encouraged.
Teams can have 1–6 players. The winning team will take home a $75 Waterlust digital gift card per person!
Get ready to meet some of the spookiest fish on the reef! From creepy camouflage to strange shapes and spooky survival strategies, we’ll explore some of the ocean’s most unusual fish and uncover what makes them so fascinating. Join us for a fun, family-friendly look at the eerie side of marine life!
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome!
Join us during Halloween week for a special round of Spooky Fish Bingo at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center. Test your fish ID skills with some of the spookier creatures found on the reef, and the winner will take home a REEF swag bag!
Think your costume can steal the show? We’ll also be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest. At the end of bingo, all attendees will vote for their favorite costume, and the winner will also receive a REEF swag bag of their own.
Come for the bingo, stay for the costumes, and bring your best spooky spirit!
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.