Putting it to Work: Team Shark Docs’ Win Supports REEF and Showcases Data in Action

Netflix’s reality competition show All the Sharks has made waves not only with viewers around the world, but also in the ocean conservation community, and REEF was at the heart of the excitement.

The six-part series follows four teams of shark experts as they visit some of the world’s most biodiverse waters to find and photograph as many shark species as possible. Along the way, they dive deep into shark science, compete for a grand prize of $50,000, and highlight the importance of protecting sharks and rays.

Make a Splash This Spring: Events at the Ocean Exploration Center

There’s a lot happening at REEF this season, and the Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo is the place to be for ocean-inspired learning, community gatherings, and conservation-focused fun. Here's an overview of what's coming up this spring.

Upcoming Fishinars and Online Programs: January 2026

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.

Ocean Explorers Education Spotlight: Hands-On Science at the Ocean Exploration Center

Have you checked out REEF’s new Science Discovery Classroom? This purpose-built education space inside the Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo invites guests of all ages to explore marine science in a fun and welcoming environment. Designed to spark curiosity from the moment you step inside, the Science Discovery Classroom features a floor-to-ceiling reef scene on glass panels, offering a stunning backdrop and a glimpse of the learning and discovery happening within.

Upcoming REEF Trips: Fish Surveys in St. Eustatius

A new year is here, and spaces are filling quickly on our 2026 Field Survey Trips! Limited space is available on the REEF Field Survey Trip to St. Eustatius on May 9-16. Also known as Statia, the diving on this beautiful Caribbean island features stunning walls, wrecks, patch reefs, and rocky outcroppings filled with plenty of fish species! To learn more about what makes diving in Statia amazing, check out this short video from our host dive operator Scubaqua.

Making It Count - January 2026

Welcome to the Golden Hamlet Club: Marta Zahalak

Congratulations to REEF surveyor Marta Zahalak, who recently joined the Golden Hamlet Club! This distinguished group is made up of highly dedicated volunteers who have conducted 1,000 or more REEF surveys through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. 

The Faces of REEF: Vicki Dixon

REEF members are the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. A diverse community of divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts support our mission to conserve marine environments worldwide.

Fish of the Month: January 2026

Introducing our January Fish of the Month, the Clown Triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum!

The Faces of REEF: Alison Stocker

REEF members are the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. A diverse community of divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts support our mission to conserve marine environments worldwide.

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