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.
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.
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.
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 January Fish of the Month, the Clown Triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum!
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
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.
Welcome to our quarterly REEF Campus update, featuring a seasonal snapshot of what’s happening at the Ocean Exploration Center and REEF Campus in Key Largo. As the year winds down, we're reflecting on the incredible impact the Ocean Exploration Center has made in its first year - welcoming new audiences, expanding programs, and deepening our connection to the community through this mission-driven space.
We're headed to the southern Caribbean island of Tobago next summer, and you're invited to join us! Tobago is home to some of the healthiest reefs in the Tropical Western Atlantic, and nutrient-rich waters carried from Venezuela’s Orinoco River fuel this region, drawing in an impressive diversity of fish.
You can give the gift of healthy oceans by supporting REEF with a donation this winter. Your generosity helps us protect marine habitats and species, educate and inspire people of all ages, and safeguard marine biodiversity around the world. We’re so thankful to everyone who has already contributed to this winter’s campaign. We had an outpouring of support on GivingTuesday, but we still need to raise $44,200 in donations before the end of the year to be on track for the new year. If you haven’t yet made your gift, we hope you’ll consider donating today.