Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, June 24, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert surveyor and REEF advocate, Carmen Toanchina, will teach how to identify and distinguish members of the Damselfish and Chromis families found in Bonaire.
We are holding a Virtual Interest Meeting for Docents this Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM! As the Ocean Exploration Center nears its opening, we are creating a new Docent program that is dedicated to the new building. Docents will engage with visitors surrounding the content in the center, help facilitate different activities, and assist with any operational needs in the retail area. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with people in the community and visitors to the Florida Keys, and share your love of the ocean.
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert surveyor and REEF advocate, Carmen Toanchina will be teaching about the squirrelfish, cardinalfish, and bigeyes found in Bonaire
What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish
• 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!
As part of the 2025 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at Florida Keys Brewing Company on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Refresher for PNW REEF Surveyors and More
Has it been awhile since your last survey? Or maybe you’re just curious about REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project and want to know how it works?
Join Jackie Myers for a mini-review of South Puget Sound fish and invertebrates including a brief tutorial on how to enter survey results in the REEF database.
Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced.
The 2025 Florida Keys Lionfish Collection & handling Workshop is Opening Soon!
Wednesday, April 16 - Key Dives, 85960 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
Want to get involved with conservation through citizen science? Come with us and our friends at Amoray Dive Center for Conservation Friday! Brush up on your fish identification skills, then put them to the test while completing two REEF fish survey dives in the afternoon. By completing a REEF Fish ID Survey, you will be contributing to one of the largest marine life databases in the world! Learn more about the Volunteer Fish Survey Project here!
Dates & Times
Friday, May 16, 2025
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, March 18, starting at 7:00pm AST!
Expert REEF surveyor, Carmen Toanchina, will be teaching.
What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish
• 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!
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience - suitable for all ages and experience levels!
Gobies: The Ocean’s Hidden Gems!
Learn about the fish that we see diving in Puget Sound.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Class starts at 6:15 PM, ending about 7:30 PM
We will have pizza for sustenance through the evening
Class will be at Eight Diving, 22311 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
How to sign up: Call 206-429-3480 or stop by the store to get on the list
We will provide free REEF PNW Starter Kits (slate, underwater paper, color ID cards, etc.) for those who want to start/continue surveying for the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Program