This Great Annual Fish Count, join Pura Vida Divers for a FREE Fish ID Class, followed by a fish survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Fish ID Class: 8:30am at Pura Vida Divers; 2513 Beach Ct Riviera Beach FL 33404
Survey Dives: Check in at Pura Vida Divers at 12:30pm for boat dives (no snorkel option)
Pura Vida Divers is hosting multiple events throughout July:
This Great Annual Fish Count, join Pura Vida Divers for a FREE Fish ID Class, followed by a fish survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Fish ID Class: 8:30am at Pura Vida Divers; 2513 Beach Ct Riviera Beach FL 33404
Survey Dives: Check in at Pura Vida Divers at 12:30pm for boat dives (no snorkel option)
Pura Vida Divers is hosting multiple events throughout July:
This Great Annual Fish Count, join Pura Vida Divers for a FREE Fish ID Class, followed by a fish survey dive as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Fish ID Class: 8:30am at Pura Vida Divers; 2513 Beach Ct Riviera Beach FL 33404
Survey Dives: Check in at Pura Vida Divers at 12:30pm for boat dives (no snorkel options)
Pura Vida Divers is hosting multiple events throughout July:
Claude Corps Fellows Will Support REEF’s Conservation Research and Citizen Science Initiatives
Join the New England Aquarium Dive Club for the 23rd Northeast Great Annual Fish Count, one of the largest fish survey events in North America! Survey fish to win outstanding door prizes and help collect important data for marine conservation research. Following the dives, gather for a celebration where there will be a picnic, group photo, and door prize drawing!
Survey Dive:
Post-dive celebration and raffle:
Thanks to a newer feature on the REEF website, now you can track the status of your surveys! First, log into your REEF account. Under "My Survey Log" you can see the status of your surveys. There are four categories:
Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of the REEF Surveyor Newsletter, featuring information about the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project (VFSP), including survey tips, upcoming events, REEF database tricks, and how your participation is making a difference in the health of the oceans.
Thanks to REEF surveyors like you, the VFSP has generated the world’s largest marine life sightings database, used by scientists, resource managers, and government agencies to better understand, study, and protect marine ecosystems. Thank you for all you do, and happy surveying!
REEF member Peter Leahy has been conducting REEF surveys since 1994. Since then, he has contributed more than 5,000 surveys to the REEF database. He enjoys accessing the database and sharing how anyone can use this resource to gain their own insights. Last year, Peter went to Costa Rica - a destination where he had never surveyed before - and wanted to know what fish he would be likely to see.
Check out his tips on navigating the REEF database before your next dive trip!
See the Volunteer Fish Survey Project come to life in the new REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo, Florida! Admission to the Center is free, and all are welcome.
We invite you to visit and check out the interactive exhibits showcasing power of citizen science and how fish surveys make a difference. Here's what you can dive in and discover:
Every July, REEF hosts a monthlong celebration inviting divers and snorkelers around the world to get in the water and submit surveys. Whether you're a seasoned surveyor or just getting started, the Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC) is the perfect time to dive into surveying.
