Imogen Parker- Summer 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Intern
8/9/2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Bob Ross-style community art workshop painting the Caribbean Icon, the Nassau Grouper. All ages and artistic abilities are welcome.

Guided art will be interspersed with the conservation success story of this critically endangered fish. All materials provided.

Sara Ayers-Rigsby, MA, RPA, Director of Southeast/Southwest Regions, Florida Public Archaeology Network
8/12/2025 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Campus - 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

This month we are excited to welcome Sara Ayers-Rigsby as our guest speaker. As Director for the Southeast/Southwest Regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Sara designs educational outreach and programming for Florida’s nine southernmost counties. Before this role, she spent 10 years working as an archaeologist, focusing on the southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. She holds an M.A. in Archaeology for Screen Media from the University of Bristol and a B.A.

El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain
Fish Survey
Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
8/16/2025 to 8/23/2025
Stacey Henderson, Field Survey Trips Program Manager

El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island is volcanic in origin with a moon-like, igneous rock landscape, making for a scenic underwater landscape filled with life.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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8/19/2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Learn underwater photography tips and tricks from REEF volunteer, local dive instructor, and photographer Jack Teasley. 

8/26/2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Join us for a screening of Disney's Moana. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the island adventure with your family surrounded by ocean-themed displays.

 

Popcorn will be provided! Please bring a reusable water bottle. Soft drinks will be available for purchase. 

Key Largo Yoga
9/2/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Unwind with a guided yoga class at the Ocean Exploration Center! Mats will be provided, and space is limited to 30 participants. All levels welcome!

Space limited, sign up now!

$15 suggested donation

9/11/2025 8:00pm EDT
Stacey Henderson

Join REEF staff member and avid underwater photographer, Stacey Henderson as he unveils tips and tricks about using the popular post-processing tool, Adobe Lightroom to edit your underwater photos. Just in time for the 2025 Discover the Sea Photography Contest!

General / Other Taxa
Indonesia
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
9/13/2025 to 9/26/2025
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director

Join this one-way crossing through Indonesia, the world’s no. 1 spot for biodiversity, spending 12 days going through Selayar, Taka Bonerate, and Maumere Bay.

Sold out. Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist.
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Buceo Anilao Beach and Dive Resort, Philippines
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
10/25/2025 to 11/4/2025
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director

The ideal place to experience the excellent service and the famous hospitality of the Filipino people. Anilao is world famous for its rare critters and muck diving. You will encounter colorful, healthy reefs, and a stunning underwater landscape.

male shared available - register today!
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LionsDive Beach Resort, Curacao
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
11/1/2025 to 11/8/2025
Carolyn Corley, Education Coordinator

Curacao was rated as one of the top 10 diving destinations by Scuba Diving Magazine readers in 2022. This trip offers diving through Ocean Encounters and lodging through LionsDive. Enjoy 5 days of 2 tank morning dives and 6 days of unlimited shore diving!

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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