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 July, August and September 2026.
Ultra Golden Hamlet Award
The Ultra Golden Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted at least 2000 surveys. Congratulations to our newest achiever! Click here to see other Ultra Golden Hamlet Award achievers.
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Golden Hamlet Award
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Juvenile Hamlet Award
Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, Aug 27 at 7:00 pm AST
We’ll be continuing our series on odd‑shaped swimmers, and this session will focus on triggerfish and filefish. Dana and I will be co‑teaching, and we’re really looking forward to seeing as many people as possible join us for the presentation.
What to Expect:
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 2026.
100 Survey Milestone
Congratulations to those who have reached this milestone within the last three months:
Danielle Nielsen
Lionel Charles
Carol Risdall
Francis Malinosky-Rummell
Mariette Brommelcamp
Morgan Lyons
Paul Terkelsen
Experience Level Advancements
Join us at New River Beach for this year's REEF Great Annual Fish Count Dive and Potluck!
REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) is an international marine conservation organization that engages divers and ocean enthusiasts in citizen science projects that help protect marine biodiversity. By participating, you'll contribute valuable data while enjoying a fantastic day of diving with fellow ocean lovers.
Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, June 25 Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm AST! (date changed due to the Netherlands playing in the World Cup soccer finals)
We’ll be starting our new series on odd‑shaped swimmers, beginning with the puffers, porcupinefish, and boxfish
What to Expect:
Learn how to distinguish commonly confused fish species
Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and how you can contribute to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
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 January, February and March 2026.
Ultra Golden Hamlet Award
The Ultra Golden Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted at least 2000 surveys. Congratulations to our newest achiever! Click here to see other Ultra Golden Hamlet Award achievers.
