As part of the 2025 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at Florida Keys Brewing Company on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Refresher for PNW REEF Surveyors and More
Has it been awhile since your last survey? Or maybe you’re just curious about REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project and want to know how it works?
Join Jackie Myers for a mini-review of South Puget Sound fish and invertebrates including a brief tutorial on how to enter survey results in the REEF database.
Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced.
The 2026 Florida Keys Lionfish Collection & Handling Workshop is Opening Soon!
Want to get involved with conservation through citizen science? Come with us and our friends at Amoray Dive Center for Conservation Friday! Brush up on your fish identification skills, then put them to the test while completing two REEF fish survey dives in the afternoon. By completing a REEF Fish ID Survey, you will be contributing to one of the largest marine life databases in the world! Learn more about the Volunteer Fish Survey Project here!
Dates & Times
Friday, June 27, 2025
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, March 18, starting at 7:00pm AST!
Expert REEF surveyor, Carmen Toanchina, will be teaching.
What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience - suitable for all ages and experience levels!
Gobies: The Ocean’s Hidden Gems!
Learn about the fish that we see diving in Puget Sound.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Class starts at 6:15 PM, ending about 7:30 PM
We will have pizza for sustenance through the evening
Class will be at Eight Diving, 22311 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
How to sign up: Call 206-429-3480 or stop by the store to get on the list
We will provide free REEF PNW Starter Kits (slate, underwater paper, color ID cards, etc.) for those who want to start/continue surveying for the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Program
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, January 28, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert REEF surveyor, Carmen Toanchina, will be teaching the "Many Faces (Phases) of Parrotfish."
Join Robin and Perry Webster as they give you an introduction to REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and to a few of Puget Sound's fish and invertebrates.
The class is 2 hours and is free, and held at:
Underwater Sports Federal Way
34428 Pacific Hwy S. #B
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-9387
Dive into the world of marine conservation with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project (VFSP), home to one of the largest marine life databases in the world. Whether you’re a data enthusiast, a marine science student, or an ocean-loving volunteer, this workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to deepen your impact.