Findings from the Grouper Moon Project have led to an 11th hour ruling that will ensure continued protections for the endangered Nassau grouper. The seasonal fishing ban on Nassau grouper spawning aggregation sites in the Cayman Islands, which was set to expire in just a few days, has been extended for another eight years.
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REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. Over 43,000 divers, snorkelers, students, and armchair naturalists stand behind our mission.
This month we feature Patricia Broom (REEF member since 2004). Pat is a member of REEF's Advanced Assessment Team in the Tropical Western Atlantic and has conducted 277 surveys in three of REEF's regions, including some of the first in our newest region, the South Pacific. Here's what Pat had to say about REEF:
REEF is proud to partner with over 130 dive shops, dive clubs, individuals, and other organizations as REEF Field Stations.
The seasonal fishing ban on endangered Nassau grouper spawning aggregation sites in the Cayman Islands, which was set to expire at the end of this month, has been extended for another eight years. The protections, which were initially enacted in 2003 and included an 8-year sunset clause, prohibit fishing for the species at spawning aggregation sites between November and March (the reproductive season).
Become and citizen scientist and perform a REEF survey while you are having fun underwater. Make this a part of your dive log activities.
REEF, Fish & Friends is a monthly seminar series (held every second Tuesday) co-sponsored by REEF and the Sanctuary Friends Foundation that revolves around marine life and Diving that Counts. Snorkelers, divers and natural history buffs are invited to entertaining presentations by guest speakers, join informal discussions, and enjoy some laid-back, Keys-style fun with friends who share your passion.
Social will begin at 6:30pm and the presentation will span from 7:00-8:00pm.
REEF, Fish & Friends is a monthly seminar series (held every second Tuesday) co-sponsored by REEF and the Sanctuary Friends Foundation that revolves around marine life and Diving that Counts. Snorkelers, divers and natural history buffs are invited to entertaining presentations by guest speakers, join informal discussions, and enjoy some laid-back, Keys-style fun with friends who share your passion.
Social will begin at 6:30pm and the presentation will span from 7:00-8:00pm.
EEF, Fish & Friends is a monthly seminar series (held every second Tuesday) co-sponsored by REEF and the Sanctuary Friends Foundation that revolves around marine life and Diving that Counts. Snorkelers, divers and natural history buffs are invited to entertaining presentations by guest speakers, join informal discussions, and enjoy some laid-back, Keys-style fun with friends who share your passion.
Social will begin at 6:30pm and the presentation will span from 7:00-8:00pm.
REEF, Fish & Friends is a monthly seminar series (held every second Tuesday) co-sponsored by REEF and the Sanctuary Friends Foundation that revolves around marine life and Diving that Counts. Snorkelers, divers and natural history buffs are invited to entertaining presentations by guest speakers, join informal discussions, and enjoy some laid-back, Keys-style fun with friends who share your passion.
Social will begin at 6:30pm and the presentation will span from 7:00-8:00pm.