Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
Dr. Koch’s work involves working closely with officials at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which protects more than 2,800 square miles of water surrounding the 125-mile-long island chain. This partnership and oversight benefit the Keys’ fragile marine ecosystems. Join us to learn more about Dr. Koch’s impact on building the artificial reefs program in the Florida Keys!
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REEF Fish & Friends is a free, monthly seminar series that features engaging ocean-themed presentations from guest speakers. Snorkelers, divers, and marine life enthusiasts are invited to join informal discussions and mingle with members of our friendly, ocean-minded community. Complimentary light refreshments are provided. The evening kicks off with a social from 6:15-7pm, followed by a presentation from 7-8pm. Seminars are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Erin is a South Florida native and made Key Largo her full-time home at the age of 15. She earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida International University, specializing in Education, Team Management, and Biodiversity Conservation. During her undergraduate years, Erin served as the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. She later moved to West Virginia to pursue a Master of Science in Biology at West Liberty University, where she spent three years conducting research on freshwater crayfish and reptiles.
Christina Day is a tourism and partnership leader with Visit Florida Keys, where she works at the intersection of destination marketing, partner enablement, and responsible tourism. As Sr. Director of Partnership, she helps local businesses turn visibility into real results through strategic storytelling, digital performance insights, and integrated marketing support.
Education is powerful. Rachel Carrier, Director of Operations, has witnessed first hand the impact of MarineLab's experiential education programs on the thousands of students who visit each year. Over time, MarineLab has collected stories, data and teacher insight on how student's experiences out of the classroom have changed the trajectory of their futures, creating paths that directly impact our environment. Join in to learn how specifically outdoor education can be a powerful tool to combat the treats our oceans face.
Speaker information coming soon!
REEF Fish & Friends is a free, monthly seminar series that features engaging ocean-themed presentations from guest speakers. Snorkelers, divers, and marine life enthusiasts are invited to join informal discussions and mingle with members of our friendly, ocean-minded community. Complimentary light refreshments are provided. The evening kicks off with a social from 6:15-7pm, followed by a presentation from 7-8pm. Seminars are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Keely Weyker is The Everglades Foundation’s Director of Engagement & Outreach and has a passion for environmental education and policy. She graduated from Georgia State University (GSU) in 2016 with a B.S. in public policy and a concentration in nonprofit leadership. While attending GSU, Keely interned for the Georgia Aquarium and worked for Fernbank Museum of Natural History, where she taught animal education. She also spent her summers working for a sea turtle hatchling rescue organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, called Sea Turtle Oversight Protection.
“Florida Bay, Forever?” is a story of connection—linking freshwater flow, hardwood hammocks, solution holes, and seagrass to the health of Florida Bay and the quality of life we share here in the Keys.