Ocean After Hours- Gyotaku Night

7/22/2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Experience the ancient Japanese art of fish printing! Join us for an immersive and creative evening where tradition meets expression. Gyotaku (魚拓), meaning "fish impression," is a beautiful form of nature printing that dates back to the mid-1800s in Japan. Originally used by fishermen to record their catches, it has since evolved into a stunning art form.

All materials provided — just bring your creativity!

No experience necessary

Common Fishes of the Eastern Atlantic

7/22/2025 8:00pm EDT
Stacey Henderson

On this virtual journey to the Eastern Atlantic, REEF staff member Stacey Henderson will cover some of the most common fish species you will see while diving in this remarkable area.

Tompot Blenny photo by Stacey Henderson

Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
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Ocean After Hours- Paws & Petals with MarrVelous Pet Rescue

7/29/2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

A blooming benefit for the pups!

Come create a professional bouquet arrangement to enjoy. Creative guidance from Kellen at Floral Fantasy and all the supplies and snack provided!

Regsitration is $50

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$50.00
Pre-registration required on the MarrVelous Pet Rescue website
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TWA GAFC: Biodiverse Bonaire

7/29/2025 7:00pm AST

This Great Annual Fish Count, join REEF expert surveyor and marine life enthusiast, Carmen Toanchina with Biodiverse Bonaire for a FREE fish ID class!

For more information and to give Carmen an expected headcount, reach out to +5997952436 or email info@biodiversebonaire.com!
Caribbean / Bahamas
Seminars

Ocean After Hours- Lionfish Jewelry Workshop

Daisy Anderson- Summer 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Intern
8/5/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

While lionfish removal is a top priority, REEF also strives to make sustainable choices for use of the lionfish post-removal. Lionfish have red and white stripes and long, fanlike spines and fins. These characteristics make the perfect jewelry to wow everyone. Through this lionfish jewelry workshop, you will learn how to turn an invasive species into a stunning one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.

$35.00
Advanced registration is required! Please follow the instructions below to reserve your space.

REEF Fish & Friends - Archaeology in the Florida Keys

Sara Ayers-Rigsby, MA, RPA, Director of Southeast/Southwest Regions, Florida Public Archaeology Network
8/12/2025 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Campus - 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

This month we are excited to welcome Sara Ayers-Rigsby as our guest speaker. As Director for the Southeast/Southwest Regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Sara designs educational outreach and programming for Florida’s nine southernmost counties. Before this role, she spent 10 years working as an archaeologist, focusing on the southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. She holds an M.A. in Archaeology for Screen Media from the University of Bristol and a B.A.

El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Island Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
8/16/2025 to 8/23/2025
Stacey Henderson, Field Survey Trips Program Manager

El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island is volcanic in origin with a moon-like, igneous rock landscape, making for a scenic underwater landscape filled with life.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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REEF Conservation Science Update

8/21/2025 8:00pm EDT
Dr. Alli Candelmo

Join REEF Director of Conservation Science Dr. Alli Candelmo for an exciting update on current REEF research projects, including Grouper Spotter and SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate).

Photo by Tom Sparke

General / Other Taxa
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