Paddle the Florida Keys (90773 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier, FL 33070)

Locals Paddle

10/8/2025 5:30pm EDT

Join REEF and our friends at Paddle the Florida Keys for the last Locals Paddle of the 2025 season!

All paddle equitment is included.

$10 suggested donation

REEF Fish & Friends: The Increasing Values of National Parks in America (-or- “How are you going to tell how it used to be when there’s nothing left to see?” - Jimmy Buffett)

Gary E. Davis, Retired Biologist National Parks Service, Co-Editor Parks Stewardship Forum
10/14/2025 6:15pm EDT
Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Known around the world as “America’s Best Idea,” the U.S. National Park System offers far more than stunning scenery and memorable vacations; the parks also function collectively as an operating manual for Earth's life support system. They allow us to remember the past, experience probable futures, and envision what is possible for humanity’s fate by providing transformative experiences. This illustrated presentation will explore the stewardship of national parks through landmark case studies from South Florida, California, and Yellowstone National Park.

Key Largo, FL

REEF Fest

10/16/2025 5:00pm EDT to 10/19/2025 10:00am EDT

Join us for REEF Fest! October 16-19, 2025 in Key Largo, Florida

Most REEF Fest events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is appreciated. Visit www.REEF.org/REEFfest to register online.
Buceo Anilao Beach and Dive Resort, Philippines

Anilao, Philippines Field Survey Trip

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.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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Ocean After Hours- Pumpkin Painting

10/28/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Celebrate Halloween with REEF at our pumpkin painting night! This event is BYOP (bring your own pumpkin)

What REEF will provide:

  • All paint supplies
  • Ocean-themed stencils 
  • Spooky Halloween tunes
  • Snacks & refreshments

What you need to bring:

  • A pumpkin!
  • Costumes encouraged but not required
LionsDive Beach Resort, Curacao

Curacao Field Survey Trip

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!

Female Non-diver shared space available- register today!
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REEF Fish & Friends: Shark Depredation in the Florida Keys

Dr José E. Trujillo, Ph.D
11/11/2025 6:15pm EST
Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

José E. Trujillo, Ph.D., is a marine biologist from Ecuador with advanced degrees in marine biology from Chile and a Ph.D. in marine science from New Zealand. His research has explored how kelp forests support egg-laying sharks and how young reef sharks evade predators using their environment and physiology. As a shark behavioral ecologist, his work highlights key factors shaping shark nursery habitats. Now a Postdoctoral Associate at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, he leads research on shark depredation in the Florida Keys. 

 

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