Since 2001, REEF has led the Grouper Moon Project, a multi-faceted, collaborative research effort with the Cayman Islands Department of the Environment (CIDOE) aimed at better understanding Nassau grouper reproduction and the role that marine reserves can play in the long-term protection of this endangered species. Earlier this month, we had researchers and volunteers in the field for two weeks to conduct field research on spawning aggregations in Grand Cayman and Little Cayman.
Want to add a few new species to your life list? Look no further than Dominica and Bonaire. These islands both offer some unique treasures and are sure to please every level of diver as well as beauty above water for your non-diving companions. REEF is leading Field Surveys to both of these beautiful islands this year, and we invite you to join us! The Dominica field survey trip is April 17 - 24, and Bonaire takes place September 25 – October 2.
The first time we ever saw Hamlets spawn, Ned and I were on a liveaboard REEF trip in Belize. We were just starting serious work on the behavior book at the time and still unaware of just how rewarding dusk dives can be for fish watchers. Trying to squeeze in a fourth dive before dark, our group dropped in just before sunset, agreeing to be back up in time for dinner.
Free classes for divers in the Pacific NW. Fish class is Friday night, Invertebrate class is Saturday morning.
Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys.
http://www.silentworld.com
info@silentworld.com
305-451-3252
Costs:
* All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount).
*Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00
Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys.
http://www.silentworld.com
info@silentworld.com
305-451-3252
Costs:
* All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount).
*Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00
Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys.
http://www.silentworld.com
info@silentworld.com
305-451-3252
Costs:
* All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount).
*Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00
Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys.
http://www.silentworld.com
info@silentworld.com
305-451-3252
Costs:
* All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount).
*Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00
Happy New Year! We hope that all of our members had a joyous holiday season. This edition of REEF-in-Brief brings you program updates, plus profiles on some of our valued members including REEF's 2009 Volunteer of the Year, David Jennings.