You're invited to join us next Thursday, March 16, for Science on the Spectrum, a special virtual event highlighting neurodiversity, featuring a panel of guest speakers who will share their experiences and insights on how their perspectives shaped their careers in science. We have an amazing group of scientists taking part in this event, including:
The Conservation Challenge is a fun way to earn collectible stickers while participating in marine conservation and citizen science. Did you know that you can earn a sticker for participating in a REEF Field Survey Trip? REEF Trips are a great way to learn more about marine life while spending time with others who are interested in conservation. Spaces are still available on trips this year, so check out www.REEF.org/trips to see our schedule, and sign up for a trip today.
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.
Introducing our March Fish of the Month, the Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator!
Registration is open for the fourth annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! Between June 5-11, you're invited to join with fellow ocean lovers by getting active to support marine conservation! You can choose your favorite activity: run, walk, hike, bike, swim, or even paddle! You can complete your 5K in one day or throughout the week, participating from anywhere in the world. For all the details and registration, visit www.REEF.org/5K.
REEF is committed to using our programs, platform, and voice to support foundational change in marine conservation. In 2020, we launched the Oceans for All initiative, which includes a a pooled scholarship fund dedicated to supporting the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in marine conservation, and to help communities and individuals cultivate connections with the marine environment, regardless of zip code.
REEF programs use citizen science to engage and inspire the public, while improving our understanding of ocean creatures and habitats. Members like you are a critical part of this work, and we are so thankful for the generosity of all who have made a donation to REEF this winter. Your financial support helped us to start this year off strongly. If you have not yet contributed, will you consider making a donation now to support our ocean conservation work? You can visit www.REEF.org/donate to contribute securely online.
This year is off to an exciting (and jetsetting) start for the REEF team, as two of our staff recently traveled to Tasmania, the southernmost state in Australia, to present at various scientific conferences. First, REEF Co-Executive Director Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., attended the International Temperate Reefs Symposium. Christy and her husband Dr. Brice Semmens, a frequent REEF scientific collaborator, both gave presentations at the conference, which hosted scientists from around the world who study kelp forests and rocky reefs.
You can still sign up for a REEF Field Survey Trip this year! Limited space is available on upcoming 2023 trips. Visit the links below to learn more about each trip, and when you're ready to book, email trips@REEF.org. When you join a REEF Trip, you'll learn about marine life, collect important citizen science data to help study and protect the oceans, and meet others who are interested in conservation. Spaces are filling up fast, so we suggest booking as soon as possible!