We are excited to share information on the newest publication that features data collected by REEF surveyors as part of the Volunteer Fish Survey Project - "Urbanization-related distribution patterns and habitat-use by the marine mesopredator, Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)", published last month in the scientific journal Urban Ecosystems.
REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. Over 60,000 divers, snorkelers, students, and armchair naturalists stand behind our mission.
This month we highlight Marjorie Davis, member since 2013. Marjorie has conducted 56 surveys. She lives and dives in Florida and she is a Level 3 Advanced surveyor in the TWA region. Here's what Marjorie had to say about REEF:
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Northeast's Uncommon Fish
Fish taught during this session:
- Black Sea Bass
- Striped Bass
- Shorthorn Sculpin
- Longhorn Sculpin
- Acadian Redfish
- Ocean Pout
- Lumpfish
- Atlantic Spiny Lumpsucker
- Atlantic Wolffish
- Northern Searobin
- Atlantic Torpedo Ray (Electric Ray)
- Goosefish
Northeast Fish You Should Know
Fish taught in this session:
- Winter Skate
- Pollock
- Sea Raven
- Longhorn Sculpin
- Striped Bass
- Black Sea Bass
- Tautog
- Cunner
- Windowpane Flounder
- Summer Flounder
- Winter Flounder