See the Volunteer Fish Survey Project come to life in the new REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo, Florida! Admission to the Center is free, and all are welcome.
We invite you to visit and check out the interactive exhibits showcasing power of citizen science and how fish surveys make a difference. Here's what you can dive in and discover:
• Explore REEF survey regions with an interactive touchscreen display that highlights stats like the number of species reported, total surveys completed, and view the top 10 most sighted species in that area, plus enjoy marine life video montages!
• Meet fellow citizen scientists through the “Faces of REEF” display, which spotlights REEF surveyors worldwide.
• Conduct a REEF survey without getting wet! Take in the breathtaking floor-to-ceiling reef sculpture that features hand-crafted fish models.
• Test your fish ID knowledge by trying our #CenturyDive Challenge by searching for the 100+ fish species hidden throughout the Center!
• Learn how REEF data are used to support marine science and conservation - from helping track Sunflower Sea Star populations to supporting Goliath Grouper protection, your contributions as citizen scientists are what powers it all!
For more info about the Ocean Exploration Center, visit www.REEF.org/oec.
