Science Saturdays- Understanding S.M.I.L.E

8/29/2026 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! Learn about REEF's Size Matters Innovative Length Estimates (SMILE) project and discover why accurately estimating fish size is an important skill for collecting valuable marine conservation data. Participants will explore how the project works, practice estimating fish lengths through fun activities, and test their skills while learning how citizen scientists contribute to reef research.

All ages welcome!

Rocio del Mar Liveaboard - Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Midriff Island Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
Tropical Eastern Pacific
9/12/2026 to 9/19/2026
Martha Klitzkie, Co-Executive Director: Strategy & Operations

Enjoy the Rocio Del Mar's world class experince diving in the Sea of Cortez. There is a reason they get so many return customers.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lembeh, Indonesia - Passport to Paradise Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
9/28/2026 to 10/9/2026
Stacey Henderson, Field Survey Trips Program Manager

Explore three distinct destinations in one trip, seeing everything Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia has to offer. This amazing trip will start off by spending 4 nights at Murex Manado Resort, where you will dive stunning walls, losing count of the number of species you see in one dive.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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Indonesia (Northern Raja Ampat)

Dewi Nusantara, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
10/25/2026 to 11/5/2026
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, PhD, Co-Executive Director: Science & Engagement and Brice Semmens, PhD, Science Advisor

Explore northern Raja Ampat in the largest wooden liveaboard dive boat in Southeast Asia. Explore over 50,000 sq km with hundreds of islands and an astounding diversity of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences.

SOLD OUT - please inquire for waitlist.
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Andros, Bahamas

Field Survey Trip to Andros, Bahamas

Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
11/7/2026 to 11/14/2026
Shelby Thomas, Engagement Coordinator

Small Hope Bay Lodge is a historic, intimate, and eco-friendly resort that has been welcoming guests to Andros Island for over 60 years.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

REEF Fish & Friends: Artificial Reefs in the Florida Keys 

11/10/2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm EST

Dr. Koch’s work involves working closely with officials at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which protects more than 2,800 square miles of water surrounding the 125-mile-long island chain. This partnership and oversight benefit the Keys’ fragile marine ecosystems.

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
12/5/2026 to 12/12/2026
Tracey Griffin, Cozumel Naturalist and Expert REEF Surveyor

Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish.

SOLD OUT - Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist
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Palau Aggressor II, Palau

Palau Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
1/17/2027 to 1/27/2027
Mead Krówka, Education Coordinator

Join us for an unforgettable 10-night adventure aboard the Palau Aggressor II, timed perfectly with the full moon to witness the spectacular spawning of Red Snapper, Moorish Idols, and Orangespined Unicornfish.

Spaces available - register today!
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