Novice Fish Identification Training Session and REEF Survey

Join us for a one hour introductory reef fish ID training class which will be followed immediately by an OPTIONAL snorkel survey for those who would like to test what they’ve learned. The class will begin at 8 am and the survey will begin around 9:30 am. The survey will last approximately 30-40 minutes and involve identifying, counting and recording reef fish observed in the Waikiki MLCD. Those wishing to participate in the survey should be strong swimmers, competent snorkelers, and have their own mask, snorkel and fins.

Original Rogest Artwork To Be Auctioned, Benefiting REEF

Last Summer, REEF friend and world famous painter, diver and character extraordinaire, Ron Steven (aka Rogest), created a brand new piece celebrating the Nassau grouper. Rogest was inspired after talking with REEF scientists about the REEF Grouper Moon Project and the important conservation research being done to study one of the last remaining spawning aggregations of the endangered Nassau grouper.

REEF-in-Brief February 2010

Greetings REEF Members --

Grouper Moon Project 2010

Since 2001, REEF has led the Grouper Moon Project, a multi-faceted, collaborative research effort with the Cayman Islands Department of the Environment (CIDOE) aimed at better understanding Nassau grouper reproduction and the role that marine reserves can play in the long-term protection of this endangered species. Earlier this month, we had researchers and volunteers in the field for two weeks to conduct field research on spawning aggregations in Grand Cayman and Little Cayman.

REEF News Tidbits

  • New REEF Water Bottles and other Gear at the REEF Store! It's your one stop shop for all of your REEF Gear, ID Books and REEF Survey Supplies. Just added in the REEF Gear section -- water bottles and REEF Fish Surveyor t-shirts. We also just added new Identification Training Modules for Pacific Northwest Fish and Invertebrates.

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    Trips For Your Lifelist

    Want to add a few new species to your life list? Look no further than Dominica and Bonaire. These islands both offer some unique treasures and are sure to please every level of diver as well as beauty above water for your non-diving companions. REEF is leading Field Surveys to both of these beautiful islands this year, and we invite you to join us! The Dominica field survey trip is April 17 - 24, and Bonaire takes place September 25 – October 2.

    Fishy Love

    The first time we ever saw Hamlets spawn, Ned and I were on a liveaboard REEF trip in Belize. We were just starting serious work on the behavior book at the time and still unaware of just how rewarding dusk dives can be for fish watchers. Trying to squeeze in a fourth dive before dark, our group dropped in just before sunset, agreeing to be back up in time for dinner.

    PNW Fish and Invertebrate ID Courses

    Free classes for divers in the Pacific NW. Fish class is Friday night, Invertebrate class is Saturday morning.

    GFA Survey Day @ Silent World Dive Center

    Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys. http://www.silentworld.com info@silentworld.com 305-451-3252 Costs: * All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount). *Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00

    GFA Survey Day @ Silent World Dive Center

    Join Silent World Dive Center for a day focused on fish identification in the Florida keys. http://www.silentworld.com info@silentworld.com 305-451-3252 Costs: * All day including two tank dive and REEF / PADI Fish Identification certification course $100.00 (course materials not included in this amount). *Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) two tank two location dive trip on reef for conducting fish count under the direction of trained instructors. $65.00

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