Get ready to race, because registration is now open for the 7th annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! This event brings ocean enthusiasts all over the world together in the spirit of health, community, and conservation. From June 7–13, you can join in by getting active in celebration of World Ocean Day! You can choose your favorite activity: run, walk, hike, bike, swim, or even paddle! You can complete your 5K at your own pace and participate from anywhere in the world. For all the details and registration, visit www.REEF.org/5K.
Welcome to the Citizen Science Corner, our quarterly feature to celebrate those who recently reached a milestone in our Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Here are achievements from January, February and March 2026.
Ultra Golden Hamlet Award
The Ultra Golden Hamlet Award is for individuals who have conducted at least 2000 surveys. Congratulations to our newest achiever! Click here to see other Ultra Golden Hamlet Award achievers.
Discover one of the Caribbean’s most biodiverse underwater worlds at Tayrona National Park, where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the sea. The park’s unique geography creates a rare mix of coral reefs, rocky formations, and seagrass beds that support an incredible variety of marine life. Nutrient-rich currents flowing along Colombia’s coast bring food that attracts vibrant reef fish, sea turtles, rays, and countless invertebrates. The surrounding protected jungle and coastline reduce pollution and create a healthier habitat for underwater biodiversity.
REEF is proud to share that a generous grant from United Way of Collier and the Keys made it possible for free bus transportation for 300 students from Key Largo School to visit the REEF Ocean Exploration Center for hands-on educational field trips as part of REEF's Ocean For All program. Check out this highlight film!