Making a Difference with Ocean Education for All

Education is an essential part of marine conservation, and REEF is committed to making ocean education accessible and fun for as many people as possible. Through the REEF Oceans for All initiative, we aim to create opportunities for equity-deserving individuals and groups to build their own unique connections with the ocean. Oceans for All supports scholarships, programming, and outreach activities to provide immersive, hands-on learning and exploration.

The Oceans for All Fund is a pooled scholarship fund dedicated to supporting the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in marine conservation. Oceans for All funds a variety of REEF Ocean Explorers Education programs, including virtual Field Trips and Virtual Case Studies for students in grades 3-12. Through these programs, students across the country and abroad are able to make connections with the ocean and broaden their understanding of conservation issues and career opportunities. In addition, thanks to the support of Oceans for All, over the next two months, students at Ocean Studies Charter School in the Florida Keys will visit the REEF Campus and participate in hands-on activities and lessons to learn about our oceans. Oceans for All also supports young professionals who interested in pursuing a career in ocean science or conservation. REEF Marine Conservation Interns and Fellows receive a monthly stipend in addition to local housing, making the program accessible to a greater number of students.

If you participated in the REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K this past June, your race registration fees helped support Oceans for All. To learn more about Oceans for All or how to get involved, visit www.REEF.org/oceans-for-all.