A fish as beautiful as it is destructive; invasive lionfish have had dramatic impacts on marine ecosystems due to their high reproductive rate and voracious appetites. These visually stunning fish have characteristic red and white stripes and long, fanlike spines and fins.
A fish as beautiful as it is destructive; invasive lionfish have had dramatic impacts on marine ecosystems due to their high reproductive rate and voracious appetites. These visually stunning fish have characteristic red and white stripes and long, fanlike spines and fins.
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.
We are kicking off the fall with an Keys Community Intern Mixer- a chance to network with fellow interns, make new friends, and get the inside scoop on who’s working on what in the Florida Keys!
All are welcome.
Light refreshments will be provided.
We are kicking off the fall with an Keys Community Intern Mixer- a chance to network with fellow interns, make new friends, and get the inside scoop on who’s working on what in the Florida Keys!
All are welcome.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! This week explore Florida Keys ecosystems by examining local animals and plants and learning how they are all interconnected. Discover the unique benefits of each ecosystem.
All ages welcome!
Enjoy the Rocio Del Mar's world class experince diving in the Sea of Cortez. There is a reason they get so many return customers.
Stephanie Stinson is the Fishing, Diving, and Other Uses Coordinator for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), which manages Florida’s newest aquatic preserve, Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve (KJCAP).
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!
Join us at REEF’s Ocean Exploration Center for an open house celebrating Monroe County educators and the community!
Come explore the Ocean Exploration Center and enjoy interactive stations throughout the campus, with hands-on activities highlighting our local marine environment. Teachers, school administrators, School Board members, families, and community members are all invited to join us.
Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at explore@REEF.org