The Faces of REEF: Pieter Booth

REEF members are the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. A diverse community of divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts support our mission to conserve marine environments worldwide.

This month we highlight Pieter Booth, a REEF member from Washington. He is an active surveyor in the Pacific Coast of the US and Canada (PAC) region, where he has conducted more than 120 surveys. He enjoys exploring the nearby waters of the Puget Sound. We're thankful that Pieter is a part of REEF, and look forward to seeing more surveys from him in the future!

Learn About the Oceans With New Fishinars for 2024

Our online programs are free and open to all! Check out what's coming up, and view the entire schedule of Fishinars and other online programs here.

Farewell and Best Fishes to David Ehlert

This month, we say a fond farewell to David Ehlert, who served as REEF Campus Coordinator for the past four years. Originally from Kentucky, he first came to REEF as a Marine Conservation Intern during the summer of 2018. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, David returned to REEF for the summer of 2019 as the Education and Outreach Program Lead Intern. We were thrilled to have him officially join the staff in November 2019.

2024 Oceans for All: Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation

When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement, a force for change. You are invited to be a part of this movement and join the conversation, as we share and learn together about the importance of listening, understanding, and amplifying the voices and experiences of equity-deserving groups in marine conservation.

Protecting the Oceans, Protecting Our Future

This holiday season, give the gift of healthy oceans by supporting REEF! Thanks to the support and dedication of members like you, REEF is using science, education, and research to protect the oceans, and inspiring people to take action for ocean conservation. We're so grateful to everyone who has made a donation this season. If you have not yet made a gift, please consider donating to REEF today. Your year-end contribution will help us keep our amazing momentum for marine conservation in the new year.

Fish of the Month: December 2023

We're unwrapping a special treat for our December Fish of the Month: presenting the Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita!

Central Indo-Pacific Shrimpgobies

Hang out in the sand with these burrow-dwelling gobies and their shrimp friends! Amy will highlight some of the common shrimpgobies of the Indo-Pacific and how to identify them.

Gorgeous Shrimpgoby photo by Amy Lee

 

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Masters of Camouflage

Fish Geek Extraordinaire, Jonathan Lavan, will take you on a trip around the world to marvel at the clever disguises of these hidden marine creatures.

Bargibanti's Pygmy Seahorse photo by Jonathan Lavan

Common Fishes of the Mediterranean

The Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region holds plenty of surprises for fishwatchers. Catch one of our first Fishinars about this new region.

European Parrotfish photo by Carol Cox

 

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Strange Fishes of the Pacific Northwest

Poachers, snailfish, lumpsuckers...learn about all the weird fish the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

Marbled Snailfish photo by Greg Jensen

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