Cozumel, Mexico
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
12/5/2026 to 12/12/2026
Tracey Griffin, Cozumel Naturalist and Expert REEF Surveyor

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.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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11/17/2026 6:00pm EST
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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 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.

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11/3/2026 6:00pm EST
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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!

10/31/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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!

10/27/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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!

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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