Join REEF for a full day exploring the health and resilience of Florida’s coastal ecosystems and the role each of us can play in understanding and protecting them.
Join us for Ocean After Hours: From REEF to Resilience, a conversation with marine scientists and conservation professionals working to understand and protect Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! This week learn to identify common fish in the Florida Keys and how you can get involved with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
All ages welcome!
We’re excited to bring the Waterlust Trivia Challenge back to the REEF Ocean Exploration Center this fall! The subject matter will span all aspects of marine science- such as marine biology, physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine geology, atmospheric science etc. The questions that will challenge players with a graduate-student level of education, so creating diverse teams with members with a wide variety of knowledge is encouraged.
Dive into the fascinating world of sharks at Science Saturday! Learn about shark biology, explore what makes these incredible predators unique, and discover how to identify different shark species in the Tropical Western Atlantic (TWA). Whether you're a shark enthusiast or just curious about life beneath the waves, there's something to sink your teeth into!
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome!
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.
Join us during Halloween week for a special round of Spooky Fish Bingo at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center. Test your fish ID skills with some of the spookier creatures found on the reef, and the winner will take home a REEF swag bag!
Think your costume can steal the show? We’ll also be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest. At the end of bingo, all attendees will vote for their favorite costume, and the winner will also receive a REEF swag bag of their own.
Come for the bingo, stay for the costumes, and bring your best spooky spirit!
Get ready to meet some of the spookiest fish on the reef! From creepy camouflage to strange shapes and spooky survival strategies, we’ll explore some of the ocean’s most unusual fish and uncover what makes them so fascinating. Join us for a fun, family-friendly look at the eerie side of marine life!
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome!
Join us for the second Waterlust Trivia Challenge of the fall! Test your knowledge across a range of marine science topics, from marine biology and oceanography to marine chemistry, geology, and atmospheric science. The questions are designed to challenge players at a graduate-student level, so teams with a mix of interests and knowledge are encouraged.
Teams can have 1–6 players. The winning team will take home a $75 Waterlust digital gift card per person!
Small Hope Bay Lodge is a historic, intimate, and eco-friendly resort that has been welcoming guests to Andros Island for over 60 years.