5/19/2026 6:00pm EDT
Join Mote Marine Laboratory's Florida Keys BleachWatch team!
5/23/2026 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!
5/26/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
We are thrilled to be joining the Waterlust Trivia Challenge this semester! Put your marine sceince knowledge to the test at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center. The subject matter will span all aspects of marine science- such as marine biology, physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine geology, atmospheric science etc. The questions that will challenge players with a graduate-student level of education, so creating diverse teams with members with a wide variety of knowledge is encouraged. Teams may have between 1-6 participants.
6/2/2026 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
We are kicking off the summer with an Keys Community Intern Mixer- a chance to network with fellow interns, make new friends, and get the inside scoop on who’s working on what in the Upper Florida Keys!
All are welcome.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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!
6/7/2026 to 6/13/2026
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
6/9/2026 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
Education is powerful.
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
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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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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