July is here, and so is the Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC) — a fun, worldwide celebration of fishwatching and citizen science. Every July, divers and snorkelers around the globe jump in to learn about marine diversity and conduct fish surveys as part of REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Whether you're a seasoned surveyor or picking up a slate for the first time, there's a way for you to take part.

Ways to get involved:

  • Join a free Fish ID class or Fishinar to brush up before you dive. 
  • Hop in for a GAFC survey dive or snorkel near you
  • Find an event near you
  • Gather your dive club for a count, then make it a potluck or BBQ
  • Host a raffle or auction to support REEF's conservation programs
  • Don't see an event nearby? Organize your own — big or small!

Find a count near you, learn how to host your own, and get everything you need to take part at www.REEF.org/gafc.