Author: REEF Education Team
Dive into ocean citizen science and gain hands-on experience through the REEFEducator in the Field Fellowship! This annual fellowship provides one or more educators with the opportunity to join a REEFField Survey Trip to conduct fish surveys and learn about marine life alongside volunteer citizen scientists. The 2025 Fellow will attend the REEF Field Survey Trip to Roatan, Honduras on June 28-July 5, 2025. All travel expenses are covered, including a travel stipend.
This fellowship equips educators to bring dynamic, science-based lessons to their students and communities. Fellows will gain hands-on knowledge in fish identification, behavior, and adaptations, coral reef ecology, citizen science, and data collection. The application deadline is January 5. Selected participants will be notified in late January. To learn more or apply online now, visit www.REEF.org/educatorinfield
Author: REEF Education Team
We’re excited to share the experiences of two incredible educators who participated in the 2024 REEF Educator in the Field Fellowship.
Susan Hahn is a middle school teacher in Boca Raton, FL, and Anthony Aceves is a high school teacher near Portland, OR. Over the summer, Susan and Anthony attended the REEF Field Survey Trip to Bonaire, where they conducted fish surveys, learned about coral reef ecology, and engaged with citizen scientists in meaningful ways. Throughout the trip, they learned how to identify Caribbean fish species and discussed environmental topics like invasive species and human impacts on marine ecosystems. They returned to their classrooms with new ideas and inspiration to spark their students' curiosity about the ocean.
Susan and Anthony are excited to incorporate REEF’s interactive marine conservation lessons into their programs, fostering a new generation of oceanadvocates. We can’t wait to see the impact of their experience in classrooms and communities!
Author: REEF Education Team
Teachers and students are invited to join in a special virtual event with Grouper Moon author Cynthia Shaw on January 30 at 8pm ET! Grouper Moon is a gripping young-adult novel with themes of marine conservation, friendship, and adventure, following the journey of a young protagonist who works to protect ocean ecosystems and endangered species.
This event is a unique opportunity for students to discuss the novel's themes, ask the author questions, and learn about the inspiration behind the story. Cynthia Shaw will share her insights on marine life, storytelling, and the creative process, making this an unforgettable experience for aspiring writers, young readers, and ocean enthusiasts.
Mark your calendars and encourage your students to read Grouper Moon before the meeting. To register, visit www.REEF.org/bookclub.
