Danielle Morley is a Research Administrator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). She leads the Finfish Research Team for FWC in the Florida Keys. In addition to her work in the Keys, Ms.
Please join REEF and Upper Keys Business Professional Women at the unveiling of our second art installation at the Ocean Exploration Center. REEF's Ocean Inspires Gallery Wall will showcase community made mosaics by mosaic artist Sonata. Sonata will be present to explain her process and vision on how this exhibit ties together art, science, conservation and our community. This event is sponsored by Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
Admission is Free.
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) are a social and ecological corner stone of Caribbean's coral reefs. Come learn about the important woirk REEF and are partners are doing to study and protect the largest known Nassau Grouper spawning aggregation and learn to draw your very own Nassau Grouper.
Learn more about the Grouper Moon Project here.
Join us and our friends from the Upper Keys Rotary Club for a free screening of Oceans with David Attenborugh. Light refreshments will be provided in the garden starting at 5:30 and the film screening will begin at 6:00 in the Ocean Exploration Center.
"David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasizing the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery."
REEF Into the Blue Book Club will be discussing Bleeding Sea by K.A. Kirtland for the January session.
Tim Robinson has taken on the mighty mission of tackling the invasive lionfish crisis. But that’s not all – Tim is a lifelong entrepreneur with deep roots in philanthropic endeavors.
We are kicking off 2026 with an Keys Intern Mixer- a chance to meet fellow interns, make new friends, and get the inside scoop on who’s working on what! All are welcome.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Fall 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Interns with us at the Intern Showcase and Celebration! Featuring presentations by each intern highlighting their projects, insights, and contributions from the semester.
All are welcome to attend, light snacks will be provided! This event will be livestreamed.
Join us for a FREE fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm AST! Expert REEF surveyors Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be discussing silvery fish, focusing on Mullets, Bonefish, Needlefish, and Halfbeaks.
Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays with light snacks, refreshments, and festive fun.