Surfrider Foundation's network of more than 200 volunteer-powered chapters work across virtually every stretch of coastline in the US to reduce plastic pollution in our ocean and beaches, ensure clean water to surf, swim, and play in, protect the ocean, preserve beach access, and enhance the resilience of our coasts to a changing climate.
Keely Weyker is The Everglades Foundation’s Director of Engagement & Outreach and has a passion for environmental education and policy. She graduated from Georgia State University (GSU) in 2016 with a B.S. in public policy and a concentration in nonprofit leadership. While attending GSU, Keely interned for the Georgia Aquarium and worked for Fernbank Museum of Natural History, where she taught animal education. She also spent her summers working for a sea turtle hatchling rescue organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, called Sea Turtle Oversight Protection.
“Florida Bay, Forever?” is a story of connection—linking freshwater flow, hardwood hammocks, solution holes, and seagrass to the health of Florida Bay and the quality of life we share here in the Keys.
Danielle Morley is a Research Administrator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). She leads the Finfish Research Team for FWC in the Florida Keys. In addition to her work in the Keys, Ms. Morley is currently a PhD candidate with the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Join us for a discussion on her research focused on hogfish ecology in the Dry Tortugas.
Tim Robinson has taken on the mighty mission of tackling the invasive lionfish crisis. But that’s not all – Tim is a lifelong entrepreneur with deep roots in philanthropic endeavors. In 2021, Tim made a bold leap and snatched up ZooKeeper, transforming it from a humble, one-color, garage-built startup into a global contender in the hunting and ocean conservation arena. For the past several years, Tim has been a vibrant force, creating challenges and paving paths for others.
On behalf of the REEF Staff and Board of Trustees, we extend a heartfelt thanks and big fishy appreciation to Janet Camp for serving as a REEF Trustee for over a decade. After becoming a REEF member in 2011, Janet joined the REEF Board in 2014. Having worked with nonprofits for over 40 years, Janet brought extensive finance, budgeting, and governance experience to the REEF Board. We are grateful for the heart and soul she gave to REEF as a Board member these past 11 years. Thankfully, this isn't goodbye!
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, August 26, starting at 7:00pm AST! During this class, Expert Surveyors, Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be diving into the world of Blennies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about those cute, charismatic, and wonderfully little reef dwellers.
As part of the 2026 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at Sharkeys Sharkbite Grill, April 23, 2026.
Participating teams can check-in starting at 5:00 and pick up shirts, permits and team packets. The presentation will be from 6:30-7:30 and will cover a general background about invasive lionfish, best collecting and handling practices and then the Derby rules and permits. The presentation is mandatory for the captain of each derby team, and is open to anyone interested in learning more about invasive lionfish.
Our 17th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby will culminate in a family friendly Conservation Science and Arts Festival
Sunday April 26th - 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the REEF Campus - 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Hands-on activities, interactive displays, educational games, and much more!
