Bonaire Fish ID Class: Mullets, Bonefish, Needlefish, and Halfbeaks

Join us for a FREE fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm AST! Expert REEF surveyors Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be discussing silvery fish, focusing on Mullets, Bonefish, Needlefish, and Halfbeaks.

What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish in Bonaire
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!

Bonaire Fish ID Class: Mojarras, Chubs, Scads and Porgies

Join us for a FREE fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 PM AST! Expert REEF surveyors, Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick, will be discussing silvery fishes, with a focus on Mojarras, Chubs, Scads and Porgies.

What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish in Bonaire
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!

2025 REEF Holiday Party

Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

Merry Fishmas Trivia Night

Join REEF in kicking off the holiday season with beer and holiday cheer at Florida Keys Brewing Co. for the 4th Annual Merry Fishmas Trivia Night!

Trivia is free to play and prizes will be awarded to top-scoring teams

Bonaire Fish ID Class: Blennies Pt. 2

Join us for a FREE Fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, starting at 7:00 PM AST!
As a continuation of last month’s class, expert REEF surveyors Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be diving deeper into the world of Blennies.

What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of Blennies in Bonaire
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!

REEF Fest

Join us for REEF Fest! October 16-19, 2025 in Key Largo, Florida

REEF Fest 2025 registration is now open! We hope you will join us for the 10th anniversary of this event, which includes ocean seminars, socials, and opportunities to explore the Florida Keys. Divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers attend REEF Fest to celebrate their love of marine life and learn about the latest in conservation. To learn more and see the full schedule, visit www.REEF.org/REEFfest.

Locals Paddle

Join REEF and our friends at Paddle the Florida Keys for the last Locals Paddle of the 2025 season!

All paddle equitment is included.

REEF Fish & Friends: Artificial Reefs in the Florida Keys 

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!  

 

REEF Fish & Friends: September 2026, Speaker Information Coming Soon!

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.

REEF Fish & Friends: Skies to Seas: Rescuing Birds in the Florida Keys

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.

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