A new year is here, and plans are in the works for our annual REEF events:
REEF Fest 2022 - October 13-16 in Key Largo, Florida: Don't miss this four-day celebration of marine conservation! Events include diving, snorkeling, ocean-themed seminars, and socials. We are confirming details for this year's event. For now, please save the date and keep an eye on www.REEF.org/REEFfest for more information.
REEF's online programs are free and open to everyone! Here's what is coming up in the next several weeks:
Into the Blue Book Club Meeting
Thursday, January 13, 8pm EST
Click here to register.
We will be discussing Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone by Juli Berwald. Juli will be joining our virtual book club meeting for a Q&A session. Whether you have finished the book or not, all are welcome to attend.
Introducing the REEF Conservation Challenge: a brand new way to dive into citizen science, meet other fish enthusiasts, and have fun learning about ocean life and REEF programs. It's easy and free to participate. Earn exclusive, collective stickers by completing conservation-oriented challenges, like attending a Fishinar or conducting a REEF survey. This month, we’re highlighting the Volunteer Fish Survey Project challenge.
Discover marine conservation with a REEF Ocean Explorers Education Program – where learning is an adventure! Our programs inspire and engage participants in immersive, hands-on learning and exploration. Programs feature marine conservation, biology, ecology, citizen science, invasive species, and service learning. We offer programs for schools, scouts, families, teachers, travel groups, and colleges. REEF Ocean Explorers Education Programs include:
Meet our first Fish of the Month for 2022, the Black Brotula (Stygnobrotula latebricola)!
We are excited to welcome our Spring 2022 Marine Conservation Interns to REEF! As a part of our team, they will assist with Oceans Explorers Education Programs, outreach events like lionfish derbies, and daily operations around the REEF Campus. They are:
REEF Fest is an annual, four-day event to celebrate marine conservation in the Florida Keys. Events include educational seminars, social gatherings, diving and eco-adventures alongside some of the most prestigious names in diving and marine conservation. All REEF Fest events are open to the public. Click here for full REEF Fest details.
Questions? Please call REEF at (305) 852-0030 or email events@REEF.org.
This is our 9th annual Florida Keys "locals" derby; fishing allowed in Monroe County waters only.
Event Schedule
Together, we're building a brighter future for the oceans. Your support of REEF funds programs that use citizen science to protect marine life, conduct groundbreaking conservation science research, and engage and educate ocean stewards and communities. By working together, we can achieve meaningful solutions for conservation success. Our winter fundraising campaign is underway, and your year-end gift will help ensure that we can start off 2022 on a high note, ready to take action to advance ocean conservation worldwide.
