Photo by Janna Nichols

Invertebrates and Algae Monitoring

In temperate (colder) water regions (Pacific Northwest, Western Canada & Alaska, California, Northeast US & Eastern Canada, South Atlantic States, and Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean), REEF asks surveyors to also monitor a select regional list of invertebrates and algae. This is in addition to monitoring all fish that are seen during a survey.

In these regions, surveyors have the option to conduct a Fish Only survey, an Invertebrates (and algae) Only survey, or both Fish and Invertebrates survey.

Citizen Science Corner: July - September 2026 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from July, August and September 2026.

Ultra Golden Hamlet Award

The Ultra Golden Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted at least 2000 surveys. Congratulations to our newest achiever! Click here to see other Ultra Golden Hamlet Award achievers.

Citizen Science Corner: April - June 2026 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from April, May and June 2026.

100 Survey Milestone

Congratulations to those who have reached this milestone within the last three months:

Danielle Nielsen
Lionel Charles
Carol Risdall
Francis Malinosky-Rummell
Mariette Brommelcamp
Morgan Lyons
Paul Terkelsen

Experience Level Advancements
Photo by NM Stewart

Citizen Science Corner: January - March 2026 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from January, February and March 2026.

Ultra Golden Hamlet Award

The Ultra Golden Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted at least 2000 surveys. Congratulations to our newest achiever! Click here to see other Ultra Golden Hamlet Award achievers.
Kathy Doane completes her 500th REEF survey dive

Citizen Science Corner: October - December 2025 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from October, November and December 2025.

Golden Hamlet Award

Congratulations to Marta Zahalak who has completed 1000+ REEF surveys! Click here to read more about Marta's path to the Golden Hamlet Club.

Juvenile Hamlet Award

Citizen Science Corner: July - September 2025 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from July, August and September 2025.

Golden Hamlet Award

Congratulations to Herb Gruenhagen for completing 1,000 REEF surveys and joining the Golden Hamlet Club! Check out the article about Herb in this issue of e-News to learn more.

Juvenile Hamlet Award

Citizen Science Corner: April - June 2025 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from April, May, and June 2025.

100 Survey Milestone

This is a new award for REEF members who have conducted 100+ surveys. Congratulations to those who have earned this award within the last three months!

  • Harvey Suprenant
  • Kevin Abbott
  • Jim Minor
  • Carolyn Corley

Experience Level Advancements

Citizen Science Corner: January - March 2025 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from January, February and March 2025.

Juvenile Hamlet Award

The Juvenile Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted 500+ REEF surveys. Congratulations to our latest Juvenile Hamlet Club members:

Citizen Science Corner: October - December 2024 Achievements

Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from October, November and December 2024.

Ultra Golden Hamlet Award
In the water

Putting it to Work: Pacific Northwest Advanced Assessment Team Hits the Water

Water temperatures were 55F. Nevertheless, members of the Pacific Northwest REEF Advanced Assessment Team (AAT) jumped off a perfectly good boat last month to count fish and invertebrate populations, all in the name of citizen science and fun! Expert Level surveyors (Levels 4 and 5) assisted with the annual Salish Sea monitoring project. This year’s effort was focused in the southern Salish Sea - South Puget Sound in Washington.

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