Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to acknowledge those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Below are the REEF members who achieved a survey milestone in July, August, or September 2020.

Experience Level Advancements

REEF Experience Levels are a way for divers and snorkelers to measure their fish ID knowledge along with their surveying experience. From brand new beginners up to the top (Level 5), you'll find plenty of resources and friends to help you along the way.

Let's hear it for these REEF members who have improved their fish ID skills and moved up a level since July:

California Region (CAL)

  • Jenn Palmer - Level 2
  • Loralee Byrnes - Level 2
  • Sara Gueirn - Level 2
  • Sam Sherif - Level 2
  • Beau Parks - Level 2
  • Lauren Martin - Level 2
  • Matt Claborn - Level 2
  • Lauren Martin - Level 2
  • Lara Webster - Level 2
  • Sam Sherif - Level 2
  • Beau Parks - Level 2
  • Siena McKim - Level 2
  • Roger Parks - Level 2
  • Greg Miller - Level 2
  • Erik Mahan - Level 2
  • Melissa Foo - Level 2
  • Fei-Cheang Law - Level 2
  • Rithy Chhean - Level 2

Central Indo-Pacific Region (CIP)

  • Carmen Toanchina - Levels 2 and 3

Hawaii Region (HAW)

  • Kara Curry - Level 5

Northeast US & Eastern Canada Region (NE)

  • Corey Leamy - Level 2

Tropical Eastern Pacific Region (TEP)

  • Kat Fenner - Level 2

Tropical Western Atlantic Region (TWA)

  • Anna Coles - Level 2
  • Scott Gilchrist - Level 2
  • Aja Radl - Level 2
  • Yhaira Grigsby - Level 2
  • Marsha Davis - Level 2
  • James McKay - Level 2
  • Shaina Michael - Level 2
  • Diana Gevers - Level 3
  • Stephanie Letourneau - Level 3
  • Alexio Brown - Level 3
  • Eric Vanderlaan - Level 3

20 in 2020 Challenge Achievements

Conduct and submit 20 surveys this year to complete the 20 in 2020 Challenge. You can do your surveys in a single region or a combination of multiple regions. Surveyors who complete the challenge will receive a special decal and be entered into a drawing to win a prize at the end of the year.

Surveyors who completed the 20 in 2020 Challenge during the third quarter of the year include:

  • Rhoda Green
  • Callie Mack
  • Frank Krasovec
  • Daryl Duda
  • Siena McKim
  • Amy Newfield
  • Jonathan Lavan
  • David Ehlert
  • David Meyer
  • Gail Roberts
  • Carol Cox
  • Doug Miller
  • Jennifer Walker
  • Madalyn Mussey
  • Stephanie Letourneau
  • Will Ribbens
  • Natasha McCluhan
  • Christa Anderson
  • Karen Bogart
  • Marsha Davis
  • Jackie Myers
  • John A. McDonald
  • Dave Grenda
  • Gordon Bell
  • Dorothy Norris
  • Jason Feick
  • Annette Felix
  • Kim White
  • James McKay
  • David Thompson
  • Desiree Bell
  • Louise Rutter
  • Don Noviello
  • Tracey Griffin
  • Hannah Tilley

For more info or to view all of the surveyors who have completed the 20 in 2020 Challenge so far, visit www.REEF.org/20in2020.

Congratulations to all! Stay tuned for our next Citizen Science Corner which will feature October, November and December achievements.