6/6/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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!

6/11/2026 8:00pm EDT
Stacey Henderson

Join REEF’s Field Survey Trips Program Manager and fish enthusiast, Stacey Henderson as he teaches us all about the interesting species you can find while diving or snorkeling in the Florida Bay!

Photo by Stacey Henderson

Tropical Western Atlantic
6/13/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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. Then, watch an educational lionfish dissection and learn how to get involved in our removal efforts!

All ages are welcome!

6/20/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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! 

Jardines de la Reina, Cuba
Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
6/27/2026 to 7/4/2026
Sierra Barkdoll, Operations Manager

Known as one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Caribbean, Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is a marine park located in the southeastern portion of Cuba known for its high fish diversity and biomass.

Spaces available, including a female shared space - register today!
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6/27/2026 11:00am EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Dive into REEF’s ongoing collaboration with the Cayman Islands Department of Environment and scientists from UC San Diego and Oregon State to study and protect the Nassau Grouper, a keystone Caribbean species. Better understand how stakeholders play a role in species protection.

All ages welcome! 

Tubbataha and Visayas, Philippines
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
6/28/2026 to 7/8/2026
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director, and Brice Semmens, Ph.D. REEF Science Advisor

Enjoy the Best of the Philippines on the 10-night transition charter as the Philippines Aggressor makes its way from Tubbataha to Visayas as the seasons change. Tubbataha sits in the Sulu Sea and is in the middle of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Spaces available - register today!
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Project Laut SSI Training Center, Dusun Pendem, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771
7/4/2026 to 7/11/2026

This Great Annual Fish Count, join Project Laut to learn fish ID and how to contribute to science by doing REEF surveys! All experience levels are welcome to participate and learn more about local marine life. You can join for a single day or the full week.

Contact Sita at sita@projectlautpro.com for more information and to sign up!
IORS - Indian Ocean / Red Sea
Seminar and Dive Workshop

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