FL: Fish ID Training and Dive with Force-E Pompano

Join us and other's in the month of July for this great event to learn fish ID and go out to participate in the a REEF fish count survey. Event to be held at Force-E Pompano located at 1312 N. Federal Hwy. The classroom session starts at 9 am, followed by a 2 tank dive at 1 pm. After the dive trip, Force-E will be putting together a BBQ to celebrate. The classroom session is FREE and the price for the boat trip and BBQ is $65. 

Please call Force-E Pompan to sign up for this event at 954-943-3483. Please note there is a 24 hour cancellation period for this event.

FL: Fish Survey at MacArthur State Park

GAFC Field Survey Event at MacArthur State Park. Meet on the beach at 10 AM. This is a snorkel event only and reef access is via the beach. 

FL: Fish ID Training at MacArthur State Park

Fish ID seminar will be held at the park's nature center in North Palm Beach, FL from 6-8:30 pm. Point of contact: Charlie Jabaly, District Biologist, Florida Park Services, (772) 546-0900. 

 

Fl: Field Survey Event at St. Lucie Inlet State Park

Participants need to supply their own boat to join in on this GAFC event. Participants may either snorkel or scuba. Maximum depth will be approximately 10-33 feet. Prior registration is required. Departure is 8:00 am from Sand Sprit Park in Stuart, FL.

Point of contact: Charlie Jabaly, District Biologist, Florida Park Services, (772)546-0900. Please let Charlie know if you plan on attending the Fish ID training at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park. 

FL: Fish ID Training St. Lucie Inlet State Park Part II

Part II of a Fish ID Seminar will take place from 10-2 pm at Jonathan Dickinson State Park nature center in Hobe Sound, FL. Please plan to bring your own lunch. 

Making It Count - June 2012

REEF Member 50,000

In July 1993, REEF had the first Field Survey trip in Key Largo and welcomed our first members. Yesterday, on June 29, 2012, we were excited to welcome REEF Member #50,000. REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. The REEF staff and Board of Directors extend a big thank you to all of our members for making the last nineteen years a success.

Take a Dive Trip That Counts

We are excited to announce our 2013 Field Survey Schedule. Spaces are already starting to fill up so reserve yours today. These trips offer a great introduction to fish identification for novice fishwatchers, and are a fun way for experienced surveyors to build their life list while interacting with fellow fishwatchers. Each trip features daily classroom seminars and a full diving schedule. Complete package details and prices can be found online at www.REEF.org/trips.

Upcoming Webinars

New Fishinars have been added! Check out the Webinar Training page (www.REEF.org/resources/webinars). These popular online training sessions provide fishie fun in the comfort of your own home. Fishinars are free, and open to all REEF members. You need to register for each session you want to attend. No special software is required, just a web browser. Upcoming sessions include:

Grouper Moon Episode of Changing Seas Now Online

'Changing Seas', an Emmy award-winning original production of Miami’s public television station WPBT2, premiered their newest episode, "Grouper Moon", earlier this month. The episode is now available to view online here. The episode focuses on the collaborative efforts of REEF and the Cayman Department of the Environment to study and conserve one of the last great populations of the Nassau Grouper.

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