10/7/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Join us and our friends from Surfrider Florida Keys for a free screening of Oceans with David Attenborugh. Light refreshements will be provided.
Paddle the Florida Keys (90773 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier, FL 33070)
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
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
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.
10/21/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Looking for ways to get involved in conservation- look no further!
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.
SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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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
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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11/4/2025 8:00pm to 9:00pm EST
Hilary Penner
When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement, a force for change.
General / Other Taxa
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.