Maggie Sutrov painting of fish in the Hawaiian Surge Zone

Life in the Hawaiian Surge

You know that place where the waves are crashing, the water is frothy, and the surge sends you flying?

This shallow area is home to plenty of fish, which makes it worth exploring! Learn how to identify some of the species found in the surge zones of Hawaii in this special Fishinar presented by active REEF surveyor and Hawaii fish expert, Dennis Bensen and REEF Citizen Science Program Manager, Janna Nichols.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Species taught in this session:

California Young of the Year Rockfish

Rockfish are some of the most frequently seen fish on the Pacific coast, but how do you tell the younger ones apart? Learn how to identify those juvenile (young of the year, or YOY) rockfish found in California - plus some other fun facts about rockfish!

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

List of species taught in this Fishinar:

Dorsal Fin Black Spot Group:

  • Blue
  • Black
  • Yellowtail
  • Olive
  • Widow
  • Canary

Non Dorsal Black Spot Species

Fun Fishes to Look For in Roatan

Roatan is home to some lesser-seen fish species, if you know where to look! Learn how to locate and identify some of the interesting species that can be found there.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Species covered in this Fishinar: 

Unique Fishes of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Celebrate World Oceans Day by learning about the bouquet of fishes found in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary! This unique offshore area in the Gulf of Mexico holds some special surprises, like the Mardi Gras Wrasse.

Photo: Mardi Gras Wrasse by Joyce Burek

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Species included in this session:

Red Sea Fishes, Part 3

The Red Sea is full of fascinating fishes. In this session, we'll teach you how to recognize some of the species you may see there. For even more Red Sea fishes, check out Parts 1 and 2 in our Fishinar Archives.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

[Photo by Robert Cox]

 

Fish taught in this session are:

Bring on the Blennies!

Do blennies boggle your brain? Learn how to tell the differences between some of the most common blennies in the Tropical Western Atlantic region, and where to find them.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Species covered during this session are:

Exploring Salish Sea Diversity: Why is Hood Canal So Different From the Rest of Puget Sound?

Puget Sound and Hood Canal are both part of the Salish Sea in Washington. Though these two bodies of water are connected, the marine life found in Hood Canal is surprisingly different from the species found in the rest of Puget Sound.

Marine life author and photographer Dr. Gregory Jensen will highlight some of the marine life found in each, and share the probable reason for these differences.

NOTE: There is no cheat sheet for this Fishinar

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Cayman Brac Field Survey trip

Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for every diver. Comfortable accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and just steps from Reef Divers with daily morning and afternoon boat dives. The reefs and dive sites are healthy with abundant marine life due to the island’s population and a relatively small number of diver visitors each year.

It's the Perfect Time to "Sea" Saba

Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss our REEF Field Survey Trip to the small Caribbean island of Saba on April 22-29, 2023. Click here for all the details. Known as the "Unspoiled Queen" for its pristine natural beauty, Saba's National Marine Park was established in 1987, protecting a healthy ocean ecosystem including fish, turtles, sharks, and corals. Although Saba is only five square miles, there are more than 30 dive sites to choose from.

Making It Count - October 2022

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