REEF Ocean Explorers Single-Day Summer Camps will immerse campers in an ocean of learning and fun. Explorers will be exposed to the natural world of the Florida Keys and all of its amazing creatures during weekly programs filled with creative activities and adventures. Camp will include snorkeling, kayaking, science activities, special visits, and other outdoor adventures.

Summer Single-Day Camp sessions are held on recurring Wednesdays throughout the summer. Each week will feature a different ocean theme. Sessions are open to children ages 7-13.

REEF Ocean Explorers Single-Day Summer Camps will immerse campers in an ocean of learning and fun. Explorers will be exposed to the natural world of the Florida Keys and all of its amazing creatures during weekly programs filled with creative activities and adventures. Camp will include snorkeling, kayaking, science activities, special visits, and other outdoor adventures.

Summer Single-Day Camp sessions are held on recurring Wednesdays throughout the summer. Each week will feature a different ocean theme. Sessions are open to children ages 7-13.

REEF Ocean Explorers Single-Day Summer Camps will immerse campers in an ocean of learning and fun. Explorers will be exposed to the natural world of the Florida Keys and all of its amazing creatures during weekly programs filled with creative activities and adventures. Camp will include snorkeling, kayaking, science activities, special visits, and other outdoor adventures.

Summer Single-Day Camp sessions are held on recurring Wednesdays throughout the summer. Each week will feature a different ocean theme. Sessions are open to children ages 7-13.

This article highlights the effectiveness of lionfish derbies in the Florida Keys, including the recent Earth Day Lionfish Derby where winning team Forever Young swept all three prize categories - most lionfish, largest, and smallest.

We have some great REEF Field Survey Trips coming up next year. You can check out the full schedule at www.REEF.org/trips. Here are some highlights:

The Conservation Challenge is a way to earn fun stickers for getting involved in marine conservation. Register for the REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K to earn this month's featured Conservation Challenge sticker! The third annual Fish Out of Water 5K takes place June 6-12. REEF members worldwide will run, walk, bike, swim, and more - all to support healthy oceans. Visit www.REEF.org/5K to register today. When you sign up, you’ll choose to join one of five Fish Teams - Whale Shark, Manta Ray, Ocean Sunfish, Lionfish, or Nassau Grouper.

REEF's online programs are free and open to everyone! Here's what is coming up in the next several weeks:

Lionfish hunters, mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 2022 REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival on Sept. 8-11. Registration is now open, and teams of 2-4 people can register online here. The 13th annual event includes two full days of fishing and a public festival at Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina in Islamorada.

Last Friday, April 29, the REEF community came together in an amazing show of support for marine conservation. More than 100 REEF members donated during our second-annual Give BIG for the Oceans celebration, helping us to not only meet, but exceed our fundraising goal. We want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who supported REEF during Give BIG for the Oceans. Your gift, no matter how large or small, powers our citizen science, research, and education programs.

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