Scuba Luv & Pavilion Hotel


Join REEF for our first field survey to Catalina Island, 22 miles off the Southern California Coast. After taking a ferry across the channel, we will spend 3 days diving in typically clear waters and beautiful kelp forests. You will be led by REEF’s Outreach Coordinator, Janna Nichols, an expert in rocky reef fauna. This beautiful sub-tropical destination is also great for your non-diving companions.

Invasive Lionfish Research Study – GO WEST Diving & Kura Hulanda Lodge and Beach Club


This is the third annual project to Curacao to document the establishment and consequences of invasive lionfish as part of REEF's ongoing effort to minimize the Indo-Pacific predator's impact on native fish populations. Participants will have an opportunity to be trained in lionfish collection and dissections of specimens to document prey.

Buddy Dive


Home to eight of the most species-rich sites in REEF’s Caribbean database, the reefs of Bonaire are legendary among underwater naturalists. This is a perfect trip for the beginner or experienced surveyor alike. Marine biologists, Drs. Brice and Christy Semmens, will be your guides on what is sure to be a great week.

Oasis Divers & Osprey Beach Hotel


Join REEF Co-Founder and renowned underwater photographer and author, Paul Humann, for a week in beautiful Grand Turk. This trip is designed for divers and snorkelers who are interested in learning more about marine life and the environment to enhance their diving experiences. Paul will give presentations about reef fish and creature identification and behavior.

Anthony's Key Resort


Ned and Anna DeLoach will delight trip participants with amazing pictures, videos, and stories, covering fish ID and behavior. The group will also search for many of the fish species restricted to this region, such as the Filament Blenny, Bearded Toadfish, and Kuna Goby. This is sure to be a great week of diving and camaraderie.

Invasive Lionfish Control Study – Explorer Ventures Liveaboard

Wall to Wall Diving & Comfort Suites and Resort


A great trip for beginners and experienced surveyors alike, and a perfect destination for your non-diving companions. We will be diving with Wall to Wall Diving, an operation with a great reputation among REEF surveyors. REEF Expert and Fishinar Instructor, Jonathan Lavan, will teach daily seminars using many of his own award-winning underwater photographs.

Kona Aggressor II Liveaboard


Join us for a spectacular week experiencing the best diving Hawaii has to offer aboard the luxurious Kona Aggressor II. An expert in Hawaii fish ID, Christy Pattengill-Semmens will guide novices and experts alike in learning about the amazing biodiversity of Hawaiian fishes, including the many endemic species.

NAI'A Liveaboard, Week 2


An amazing South Pacific adventure! This will be REEF's third trip aboard the NAI'A, a custom-built diving liveaboard yacht. We will visit bountiful reefs around the famous Bligh Waters region of Fiji, while being pampered by an amazing crew. We will also experience a traditional Fijian village and be treated to an evening of song and dance.

NAI'A Liveaboard, Week 1


An amazing South Pacific adventure! This will be REEF's third trip aboard the NAI'A, a custom-built diving liveaboard yacht. We will visit bountiful reefs around the famous Bligh Waters region of Fiji, while being pampered by an amazing crew. We will also experience a traditional Fijian village and be treated to an evening of song and dance.

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