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

Dr. Ellery Lennon & Dr. Lindsay Spiers
9/9/2025 6:15pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

As researchers for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission's Restoration Team, Dr. Spiers focuses on corals and long-spined sea urchins and Dr. Lennon focuses on nearshore hardbottom communities and sponges. Come join us to learn more about the importance of underwater video surveys! 

 

Conch Republic Divers, Islamorada
9/11/2025 9:30am to 5:00pm EDT

The 2025 Florida Keys Lionfish Collection & Handling Workshop is Opening Soon! 

Thursday, September 11 - Conch Repulic Divers - 90800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada FL 

Pre-registration is required! You must complete the registration form linked above and pay your $40.00 refundable deposit to secure a space on the charter.
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!

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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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9/16/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Lets dive into what conservation genetics is and how it can help us combat ecological problems like invasive species! After a brief presentation, participants are welcome to take part in extracting DNA from a strawberry and see how we can use DNA to find out what invasive lionfish are eating.

 

Erin Allison, Executive Director, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
10/14/2025 6:15pm EDT
Ocean Exploration Center, 98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Erin is a South Florida native who has called Key Largo home since she was 15 and now leads the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. She holds a B.S. from Florida International University with a focus on education, team management, and biodiversity conservation, and earned her M.S. in biology from West Liberty University. Erin has conducted research on freshwater species and is a published biologist with a passion for wildlife conservation and community engagement. In her current role, she combines science and outreach to protect native and migratory birds across the Florida Keys.

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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