REEF Fish & Friends - "Coral Reef Sponge Research and Restoration"

Bobbie Renfro, Ph.D. Candidate at Florida State University
6/13/2023 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 June 2023 speaker, Bobbie Renfro, Ph.D. candidate at Florida State University.

Bobbie will dive into the ecology of the strange and beautiful sponges that live on our Florida Keys reefs. She will share the preliminary results of her work on how nutrients affect these animals, and how these important filter feeders can be restored on reefs that have been damaged by storms.

Marseilles Blvd., Key Largo, FL

Coastal Cleanup

6/10/2023 9:00am to 11:00am EDT

Help protect the oceans! Join REEF for a mangrove and coastal cleanup in partnership with our friends at John Pennekamp State Park. Parking is available on Marseilles Blvd. Attendees should bring a reusable water bottle, and bug protection such as spray and/or netting. 

Unique Fishes of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

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

Cayman Brac Field Survey trip

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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Revillagigedo Expedition: Documenting Endemic Biodiversity

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. 

Red Sea Fishes, Part 3

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

REEF Fish & Friends - "Taking Action Against Plastic Pollution"

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

Solomon Islands Field Survey Trip

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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2023 Arts & Science Festival

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!

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