Key West Aquarium Lionfish Saturday

Join us at the Key West Aquarium to learn about one of the Florida Keys' most impactful marine invaders, the red lionfish. Stop by our outreach table anytime from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to explore lionfish biology, their impacts on native reef ecosystems, and how divers and community members are helping manage this invasive species through citizen science and conservation.

Don't miss our live lionfish dissection demonstrations from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, where you'll get an up-close look at lionfish anatomy and learn what makes this species such a successful invader.

Sharkey's Rockin' the Dock Celebration

Join us for a fun afternoon and evening of drinks, food, friends, and lionfish during Sharkey's annual Rockin' the Dock celebration! Stop by the REEF booth to learn about invasive lionfish and play fun games.

All proceeds that night will support REEF's mission to protect and conserve our ocean through education, research, and citizen science. Come out, have fun, and help make a difference for our reefs!

Bonaire Fish ID Class

Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, June 25 Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm AST! (date changed due to the Netherlands playing in the World Cup soccer finals)

We’ll be starting our new series on odd‑shaped swimmers, beginning with the puffers, porcupinefish, and boxfish

What to Expect:

Learn how to distinguish commonly confused fish species

Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and how you can contribute to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project

Bonaire Fish ID Class

Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm AST! 

We will continue on from last month's session with Wrasses Part 2!

What to Expect:

Bonaire Fish ID Class

2026 Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K

Bonaire Fish ID Class

Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 pm AST! 

This month’s session, "Lookalikes: Spot the Difference," will focus on those species of reef fish that seem almost identical but have key differences once you know what to look for.

What to Expect:

Lionfish Collecting & Handling Workshop: Key Dives

This REEF Lionfish Collection & Handling Workshop include a classroom portion that covers invasion history, lionfish biology, ecological impacts, current research and collection techniques. Once wrapping up on land, you have the option to put your skills to work during a two-tank lionfish removal dive that is been run by Key Dives in the afternoon.

Fish Spawning Secrets of Bonaire: Citizen Science in Action

Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 pm AST! 

The main focus of this class will be on spawning, with detailed information on two major species: the Yellowtail Parrotfish and the Ocean Surgeonfish, along with several other species that can be observed around Bonaire.

What to Expect:

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!

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