Fish and Friends - Protecting Biodiversity through Citizen Science for 25 Years

Paul Humann and Lad Akins
7/10/2018 6:15pm EDT
REEF Headquarters, 98300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

In 1993, a group of pioneering conservationists took a slate on a dive in Key Largo, and started a program that would become the largest marine life sightings database in the world. Twenty-fice years later, REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project (VFSP) is a valuable tool for studying the oceans. The project provides insight into the health and biodiversity of our oceans, and is a key way that REEF members can make a difference in today's ever changing marine environment.

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Flower Gardens Banks dive trip inc. fish ID classes

6/29/2018 to 7/1/2018

We will be offering a free Fish ID Course on our trip to the Flower Gardens (offshore texas; closest reef formation to us) on June 29-July 1, 2018. The trip includes potentially 7 dives, accomodations, food, tanks, airfills.

Contact Texas Dive Center for more information: (281) 741-9949 info@txdivecenter.com
Florida / Gulf of Mexico
Dives

Fish ID Class with Carlos and Allison Estape: Fishes of Bonaire

6/28/2018 7:00pm EDT
REEF Headquarters, 98300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

Want to improve your fish knowledge? Join us each month for a free Fish Identification Class in REEF's Interpretive Center, led by REEF Volunteers Carlos and Allison Estape.

This month - Fishes of Bonaire

Hosted at REEF Headquarters, 98300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

Key Largo - 25th Anniversary of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project

Horizon Divers & Marina Del Mar

6/23/2018 to 6/30/2018
Paul Humann, Renowned Underwater Photographer and REEF Co-Founder

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Volunteer Fish Survey Project by becoming a citizen scientist with REEF! In 1993, REEF began collecting data on the abundance of marine fish populations.

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Fishinar - Common Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific

6/21/2018 8:00pm EDT
Amy Lee

Join Amy Lee, REEF's Trips Program Manager as she covers the tips and tricks of identifying some of the most common fish species you will see while diving in the Tropical Eastern Pacific. 

Species covered in this Fishinar:

Tropical Eastern Pacific

Fish & Friends: Clean Seas Florida Keys - A Community Movement presented by Marlies Tumolo

6/12/2018 6:15pm EDT
REEF Headquarters, 98300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

Marine debris is one of the most widespread and persistent forms of pollution affecting the world's ocean and coastal waters. In response to the significant amount of marine debirs left in the wake of Hurricane Irma, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are working with local partners to identify and remove marine debris. You can play an integral role in helping the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary stay healthy and resilient. 

Fiji

NAI'A Liveaboard

6/2/2018 3:00am EDT to 6/12/2018 3:00am EDT
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., REEF Director of Science

REEF's fourth Field Survey to Fiji is sure to be a fantastic 10 days of diving, camaraderie, surveying, and fun!

Sold out. Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist.
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Bahamas

Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard

5/26/2018 3:00am EDT to 6/2/2018 3:00am EDT
Lad Akins, REEF Director of Special Projects and Peter Hughes, REEF Board of Trustees

This special Lionfish Research Trip is part of REEF’s ongoing effort to monitor the establishment and consequences of invasive lionfish on native fish populations and reef ecosystems.

2 spaces available in a lower deck stateroom
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Fishinar - Dwarf and Pygmy Gobies of Fiji

5/21/2018 8:00pm EDT
Christy Semmens

Get out your magnifying glasses and join REEF Director of Science Christy Semmens as she covers some of the Dwarf and Pygmy Gobies that you will see while diving in Fiji!

Your time zone may vary - this is a live, online session that starts at 8pm Eastern time.

South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea

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