6/8/2023 8:00pm EDT
Dr. Christy Pattengill-Semmens, REEF Co-Executive Director: Science and Engagement

Celebrate World Oceans Day by learning about the bouquet of fishes found in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary! This unique offshore area in the Gulf of Mexico holds some special surprises, like the Mardi Gras Wrasse.

Photo: Mardi Gras Wrasse by Joyce Burek

Tropical Western Atlantic
Cayman Brac Beach Resort, Cayman Brac
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
5/20/2023 to 5/27/2023
Amy Lee, Engagement and Communications Manager, and Sierra Barkdoll, Citizen Science Coordinator

Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for every diver.

One male share space available. Please inquire at trips@REEF.org
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Carlos and Allison Estape, Underwater Naturalists
5/12/2023 5:45pm EDT
REEF Interpretive Center, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Join Carlos and Allison Estape as they discuss and recount adventures from their most recent scientific expedition to the Revillagigedo Islands in 2022. Discover how their research and findings will be used in the future and learn how this expedition led to the discovery of new fish species, documention of reef fish biodiversity, and collection of specimens for genetic research. 

5/10/2023 8:00pm EDT
Amy Lee, REEF Communications and Engagement Manager

The Red Sea is full of fascinating fishes. In this session, we'll teach you how to recognize some of the species you may see there. For even more Red Sea fishes, check out Parts 1 and 2 in our Fishinar Archives.

South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
Catherine Uden, Oceana
5/9/2023 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Thanks for your interest in REEF Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome our May 2023 speaker, Catherine Uden, Field Representative of Oceana.

Catherine works on US federal policies to protect the world’s oceans, including fisheries laws, North Atlantic right whale protections, offshore drilling legislation, and a bill to ban the sale and trade of shark fins in the US. She also helps pass legislation to reduce single-use plastics on the local, state, and federal levels. She will discuss plastic pollution and how Floridians can take action.

M/V Bilikiki Liveaboard, Solomon Islands
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
5/6/2023 to 5/16/2023
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director, and Brice Semmens, Ph.D. REEF Science Advisor

The Solomon Islands are one of the most intact and biologically rich oceanic archipelagos on Earth. In fact, the region was identified as a “Bright Spot” in a recent scientific study.

FULL!, inquire with trips@REEF.org for waitlist
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4/29/2023 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Hands-on activities, interactive displays, take-home arts & science kits, and much more!

Looe Key Reef Resort, 27340 Overseas Hwy., Ramrod Key, FL 33042
4/28/2023 9:00am to 5:00pm EST

The Looe Key Lionfish Collecting & Handling Workshop is FULL! Click the button below to sign up for the waitlist.

Friday, April 28 - Looe Key Reef Resort, 27340 Overseas Hwy., Ramrod Key, FL 33042

Pre-registration is required! You must fill out the registration form and pay your $35 refundable deposit to secure your space.
Sea Saba Dive Center/Juliana's Hotel, Saba
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
4/22/2023 to 4/29/2023
Stacey Henderson, REEF Program Services Coordinator

Saba’s volcanic origins have blessed her waters with spectacular formations and structural diversity. From shallow patch reefs to deepwater seamounts, Saba offers interesting diving at each depth and for every diver's experience level.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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