REEF needs your input by August 9! We invite all members - whether you’ve used SMILE cameras or not - to take a brief (10–15 minute), voluntary online survey. Your responses will directly help shape and strengthen the collaborative SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimates) project, which uses handheld cameras to estimate fish lengths in the wild.
This summer, we had the privilege of partnering with several incredible adaptive dive organizations, including Barrier Free Divers, Camp Open Seas, Adapt‑Able Dive Foundation, and Diveheart, to make ocean education more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Thanks to generous support from REEF's Oceans for All initiative, students from these organizations took part in immersive marine science programs that brought learning to life, both in and out of the water.
The 2025 REEF Discover the Sea Underwater Photography Contest is coming soon! Starting September 1, all photographers, regardless of skill level or experience, are invited to submit their best ocean-themed photos for this year's contest. Be on the lookout for our new comedy category which is sure to give you a laugh!
Join us March 14-21, 2026, on our first-ever REEF Trip to Jamaica! Negril, Jamaica is home to a famous 7-mile beach with white sand and turquoise water. Our trip takes place at the family-owned Travellers Beach Resort, which is known for warm Jamaican hospitality and a stunning beachfront setting. We'll also be conducting fish surveys during the trip, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute valuable data from a new area.
Get ready for a night to remember at REEF Fest 2025! One of the most anticipated events of the weekend, For the Love of the Sea, will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 5:00 to 8:30 pm at a stunning outdoor waterfront venue on Blackwater Sound in Key Largo.
At the REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo, science and art come together to spark curiosity and connection through The Ocean Inspires, a rotating art exhibit that showcases the work of artists, poets, and creatives who draw upon the ocean as a source of inspiration. Featuring interactive talkback boards, comfortable, inviting seating, and marine-focused art displays, The Ocean Inspires serves as a space for dialogue, reflection, and action.
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Our online programs are free and open to all! Check out what's coming up, and view the entire schedule of Fishinars and other online programs, as well as 200+ recorded Fishinars here.
While our 2025 Field Survey Trips are filling fast, there’s still plenty of space to join us in 2026, like our Cayman Brac trip, taking place April 4–11, 2026! Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for everyone to enjoy, including comfortable accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and daily morning and afternoon boat dives. Reef Divers’ personalized valet services make it easy to explore underwater.
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your Tuesday evenings in the Florida Keys? Join us for Ocean After Hours, a brand-new weekly series at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo! Every Tuesday from 6–8pm, we’re hosting hands-on marine activities, ocean-themed games, and community events for ocean lovers of every age.
Each week brings a fresh experience, from workshops and trivia to creative art projects and science spotlights. Here’s are some of the exciting events we have coming up at Ocean After Hours: