Known as one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Caribbean, Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is a marine park located in the southeastern portion of Cuba known for its high fish diversity and biomass.
Join Brad as he explores the history of Florida wrecker Captain Ben Baker, pineapple farming in the Florida Keys, and the Albury connection to REEF and Key Largo Grammar School, a two-room coral rock building now home to the Key Largo Moose Lodge.
Boat:
Emperor Elite (https://www.emperordivers.com/liveaboard-boat/emperor-elite/)
Price:
1695 Euros (per person in the lower deck)
Home to several of the most species-rich sites in REEF’s Tropical Western Atlantic database, Bonaire is legendary among underwater naturalists and REEF surveyors. This trip includes nine boat dives as well as unlimited shore diving opportunities throughout Bonaire's marine park.
Tobago's unique location in the southern Caribbean results in rich biodiversity. Outflow from the Orinoco River in Venezuela feeds this area with an abundance of nutrients, which in turn attracts lots of fish.
The Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region holds plenty of surprises for fishwatchers. Catch one of our first Fishinars about this new region.
European Parrotfish photo by Carol Cox
Jim's work focuses on long-spined sea urchins and their potential to rejuvenate coral habitats. He will discuss his work, including holistic approaches that include all life found on coral reef ecosystems and emphasizing the symbiotic relationships between organisms.
Join REEF on our first trip to Malta! Set in the middle of the blue Mediterranean, the Maltese islands enjoy some of the best climates in Europe, a wealth of scenic beauty, and a vast inheritance of culture.
Hang out in the sand with these beach bum buddies. Amy will tell us about these gobies, their shrimp best friends, and how to identify them.
Gorgeous Shrimpgoby photo by Amy Lee
From walls adorned with spectacular corals, wrecks that are home to a diverse array of marine life, or shallow reefs teeming with tropical fish species, the dive sites of Grand Cayman will delight REEF surveyors.