Help protect the oceans! Join REEF and Surfrider Foundation Florida Keys Chapter for a mangrove and coastal cleanup in partnership with our friends at Paddle the Florida Keys. Attendees should bring a reusable water bottle, and sun protection. Snacks, cleanup supplies, and paddleboards/kayaks will be provided.
Location: 90773 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Questions? Contact Carolyn Corley at carolyn.corley@REEF.org
REEF is seeking experienced divers (Advanced Open Water and 50+ dives) to assist with a new citizen science initiative, the SMILE project.
The SMILE project (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) estimates lengths of important fish species in the water using special underwater cameras. The data collected from this project will support fisheries management and stock assessments. Visit this page to read more about the SMILE project.
REEF is seeking experienced divers (Advanced Open Water and 50+ dives) to assist with a new citizen science initiative, the SMILE project.
The SMILE project (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) estimates lengths of important fish species in the water using special underwater cameras. The data collected from this project will support fisheries management and stock assessments. Visit this page to read more about the SMILE project.
**Due to weather, the South Atlantic States Fish Identification Workshop has been rescheduled. Please see the below for the updated information.
Join REEF and Olympus Dive Center in hosting a fish identification and surveying workshop in North Carolina! This is a fun way to get in the water, learn new things, and help gather data on our marine ecosystems.
Join us at Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Saturday, August 17, from 4pm-9pm for an exciting night of raising awareness about the threat of invasive lionfish! The event is free and open to the public and will include engaging activities, free lionfish tastings, live music, and family-friendly fun.
Join REEF Conservation Partner, Friends of Saltwater State Park, for a fun and family-friendly Earth Day Celebration.
Activities include a REEF survey dive or snorkel, beach walks, hikes, creek restoration, child-friendly crafts, and more!
Dive/snorkel check-in time: 9am
Divers and snorkelers sign-up by emailing Michael Delles at Friends.Saltwater.StatePark@gmail.com
See flyer below for more information.
REEF's 15th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby will culminate Sunday August 18, 2024 at the lionfish weigh-in and awards at the REEF campus.
Please contact lionfish@REEF.org with questions
Join us for a free night of ocean, holiday, and Florida Keys-themed trivia! Prizes will be awarded to top scoring teams and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to REEF.
Thursday, September 7 - Key Dives, 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Join us for a fun afternoon and evening of drinks, food, friends, and lionfish during Sharkey's annual Rockin' the Dock celebration! Visit our REEF booth to learn all about lionfish and play fun games, and stick around as we announce the winners of our Florida Keys Lionfish Sweeps. We'll be giving away prizes to the contestants who removed the most invasive lionfish from Florida Keys waters between April 1-June 30.
