REEF Fish & Friends - "Enhancing Long-term Survival and Sustainability of Coral Reefs"

Anrew Ibarra, NOAA
3/14/2023 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 March 2023 speaker, Andrew Ibarra, Marine Stewardship and Monitoring Specialist for NOAA at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Andrew Ibarra is a research specialist working to observe and monitor coral reef restoration efforts in the Florida Keys. Andrew will discuss his work photo-documenting restoration of NOAA's Mission Iconic Reefs in the Florida Keys to better understand their ecology.

Bring on the Blennies!

2/21/2023 8:00pm EST
Stacey Henderson, REEF Program Services Coordinator

Do blennies boggle your brain? Learn how to tell the differences between some of the most common blennies in the Tropical Western Atlantic region, and where to find them.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Tropical Western Atlantic

REEF Fish & Friends - "Dolphin Cognition Research in the Florida Keys"

Abby Haddock, Dolphin Research Center
2/14/2023 6:15pm to 8:00pm EST
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Thanks for your interest in REEF Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome our February 2023 speaker, Abby Haddock of Dolphin Research Center.

Abby and the team at Dolphin Research Center are designing studies and research games to better understand the mental processes and intelligence of bottlenose dolphins. She will discuss the study of cognition research, training and testing, and why it is important for us to learn more about the complex minds of cetaceans.

Drawing Florida Keys Fish for Fun Workshop

1/26/2023 8:00pm EST
Maggie Sutrov, Professional Artist and Teaching Artist

During this beginner-friendly session, Maui-based artist Maggie Sutrov will teach us how to draw some of our favorite fishes found in Florida Keys waters. Maggie teaches a free-form style of drawing and painting, where no lines are mistakes.

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Photo on behalf of Aggressor Adventures
Aggressor IV, Belize

Belize Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
1/21/2023 to 1/28/2023
Stacey Henderson, REEF Program Services Coordinator

The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second-largest reef system in the world, and home to many different fish species. Throughout the week you will dive at Turneffe and Lighthouse Reef.

One male space available! Other spaces may be available, please inquire at trips@REEF.org
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REEF Fish & Friends - "Effects of Marine Reserves on Florida Keys Fish"

Dr. Jim Bohnsack, NOAA (retired)
1/10/2023 6:15pm to 8:00pm EST
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Thanks for your interest in REEF Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome our January 2023 speaker, Dr. Jim Bohnsack, retired NOAA Fisheries Biologist and past REEF Scientific Advisor.

Dr. Bohnsack's research focuses on protected species conservation, coral reef fish ecology, and fishery applications in artificial reefs and marine reserves. Learn the effects of marine reserves and climate change on Florida Keys fish species and their responses to stable and unstable environmental conditions.

2022 REEF Holiday Party

12/13/2022 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

Florida Keys Brewing Company - 81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Quiz Out of Water Trivia Night

12/9/2022 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

Join us for a free night of ocean, holiday, and Florida Keys themed trivia! Prizes will be awarded to top scoring teams and a portion of proceeds will be donated to REEF.

2022 REEF Oceanside Chat with Ned and Anna DeLoach

12/8/2022 8:00pm EST
Ned and Anna Deloach

Enjoy an evening with Ned and Anna as they talk about their latest fishy adventures, their holiday traditions, and REEF's programs and impact from the year.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

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