Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from April, May and June 2025.
Juvenile Hamlet Award
The Juvenile Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted 500+ REEF surveys. Read more about the Juvenile Hamlet award and others who have achieved it here:
https://www.REEF.org/juvenile-hamlet-award
This Great Annual Fish Count, join the MERROW Foundation for a free marine life ID class, followed by a group survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project!
Fish ID class: 10:00 AM at the Howard Mariculture Building at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina
This Great Annual Fish Count, join the MERROW Foundation for a free marine life ID class, followed by a group survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project!
Fish ID class: 10:00 AM at the Howard Mariculture Building at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, June 24, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert surveyor and REEF advocate, Carmen Toanchina, will teach how to identify and distinguish members of the Damselfish and Chromis families found in Bonaire.
We are excited to share that we've just added some new trips to our Field Survey Trip schedule for 2026, as well as a trip in 2028! Read on for the details.
Jamaica - March 14-21, 2026 - Click here for details.
Enjoy warm Jamaican hospitality and a stunning beachfront setting. The calm, protected reefs of Negril attract divers from all over the world.
Looking for a fun and educational way to dive into ocean learning this summer? REEF Ocean Explorers Education Programs are now being hosted in our brand-new Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo, and we’re excited to welcome learners of all ages!
The Ocean Exploration Center features immersive exhibits, learning stations, and a state-of-the-art classroom, all designed to spark curiosity about marine life and ocean conservation. It’s the perfect place for school groups, scout troops, families, and travelers to explore the wonders of the sea.
REEF is thrilled to invite you to the grand opening celebration of the new REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation, taking place this weekend, June 7-8. This exciting, family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and it marks a major milestone in REEF’s mission to connect people with ocean conservation.
Whether you’re a long-time REEF member or a first-time visitor, the grand opening celebration offers a chance to check out the all-new Ocean Exploration Center and experience the wonders of the underwater world, no wetsuit needed!
We are excited to welcome our Summer 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Interns to REEF! They will assist with education, outreach, events, and more at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo. Since 1993, more than 150 young adults have interned with REEF and transitioned into careers all over the world, in the marine conservation field and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Camille, Ashley, Imogen, and Daisy (pictured from L-R). Here's a bit more about them:
