Grouper Moon education resources are available for all grades. Lessons are easily integrated into existing curricula, or can be taught as an immersive unit with scaffolded lessons. Resources include games like Guess Who, Grouper Moon-O, Race to Survival, and Human Food Web.
The Grouper Moon Project is a collaborative research effort between REEF, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE), and scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Oregon State University, aimed at studying one of the largest and last known spawning aggregations of endangered Nassau Grouper.
The REEF Ocean Explorers Education team has grown! We recently welcomed Mead Krówka to the team as Education Coordinator. Read on to learn more about our education staff.
Mead Krówka, Education Coordinator - Mead joined the REEF team this past February. He will provide support for Ocean Explorers Programs at the REEF Campus in Key Largo, assist with program and curriculum development, coordinate community outreach efforts, and oversee the REEF Marine Conservation Internship.
All are invited to join us online on Thursday, May 9 at 8pm EDT for a special webinar, Oceans for All: Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation.
This free webinar features a panel of diverse professionals in marine science and conservation. It is an excellent way for students of all ages to explore various pathways to science and conservation careers. Click here to register for the webinar and read about our amazing panelists.
The REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project represents the largest marine life database in the world! You can bring this data into your classroom or programs.
Marine Science II Honors students at Coral Shores High School in Islamorada, Florida, recently assessed trends and patterns in the ecosystem health by comparing two sites in the Florida Keys.
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.
We’re excited to share the experiences of two incredible educators who participated in the 2024 REEF Educator in the Field Fellowship.
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.
REEF's education team recently collaborated with college professors Amy Jean Horner Reber, Ph.D., from Georgia State University, and Austin D. Heil, Ph.D., from University of Georgia, along with the Undergraduate Student Experiences with Citizen Science (USE CitSci) network to develop two new teaching units designed for science and non-science majors’ college-level courses.
REEF's location in the Florida Keys comes with many perks, including the opportunity to scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, and see marine life up close during an Expedition! These programs range from two days to a full week and combine field activities with classroom sessions.