We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Educator in the Field Fellowship! This unique opportunity invites one exceptional educator to join the REEF Field Survey Trip to Bonaire on July 11–18, 2026, for an immersive week of marine conservation, citizen science, and hands-on learning. Through the Fellowship, educators gain firsthand experience in fish identification, data collection, and marine research methods. The selected Fellow may participate in the trip as a diver or snorkeler. The Fellowship covers all trip inclusions plus up to $1,200 in travel reimbursement. Fellows may earn up to 2.5 units of graduate-level credit through UC San Diego
Following the trip, the Educator in the Field Fellow will bring these real-world conservation lessons back to their classrooms and communities, using REEF’s Ocean Explorers Education Program resources on citizen science, invasive species, and endangered species. The Fellow also serves for one year on REEF’s Education Advisory Panel, a team of dedicated educators who help guide REEF’s curriculum development and educational initiatives.
If you are a formal or informal educator with innovative ideas and a passion for connecting students to ocean science, we encourage you to apply! Applications close January 5, 2026. Selected applicants will be notified in late January. Learn more and apply at www.REEF.org/educatorinfield.