There's still time to register for the Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K, coming up on June 8-14! If you haven't registered yet, visit www.REEF.org/5K to sign up now! When you register, you will choose to join one of five Fish Teams.
Which Fish Team will you choose? Check out the descriptions below to learn more about each fish, and learn more about their "race personalities" at this page.
2025 Fish Out of Water 5K Fish Teams:
The Red Irish Lord has a mottled pattern that helps them to blend into shallow, rocky environments and makes them excellent ambush predators. They feast on small, unsuspecting crustaceans and fish.
Scarlet-fin Flasher Wrasses are known for their vibrant colors. Males perform dramatic courtship displays by flaring or “flashing” their fins in order to attract females.
The Moorish Idol is easily recognizable as this species is Gill from Finding Nemo! It is also the only species in its family.
The European Parrotfish are found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. They use their beak-like mouths to scrape algae and small invertebrates of the rocks.
Balloonfish have an amazing defense mechanism: when threatened, they can take in water or air to expand their body to 2 to 3 times its original size!
Fish Teams are just for fun; there is no competition involved. You can also form a Fish Shoal to participate in the 5K with friends! All participants receive a limited-edition shirt, printable race bib, and a set of Fish Team stickers! If you've already registered for the Fish Out of Water 5K, be sure to download our Social Media Kit and share your Fish Team with friends!