Dive, Snorkel, or Kayak at REEF Fest 2022

REEF Fest 2022 registration is open, and you’re invited to join us October 13-16 in the Florida Keys. REEF Fest is an annual event that includes diving, snorkeling, kayaking, free ocean seminars, socials and more. Each morning of REEF Fest (Thursday-Saturday) you can join in one of our dive/snorkel charters, or go on a guided kayak eco-tour through the mangroves. Our REEF Fest eco-excursion partners are:

Quiescence Diving Services in Key Largo – Diving spaces available on Thursday, Friday (sold out), and Saturday (sold out).

Summer Matching Funds Available Now Through August 8

Our annual summer match is underway, and there's no better time to take action to support marine conservation. Now through August 8, all donations are doubled, up to $70,000. We are very thankful to the Meyer Foundation, the Henry Foundation, and the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation for their generosity in providing these matching funds. Please consider making a donation today to make twice the impact. You can give online at www.REEF.org/donate, send a check, or call our office at 305-852-0030 to donate over the phone.

$25,000 Raised for Oceans for All Fund from Fish Out of Water 5K

On June 6-12, more than 600 people from 42 states and seven countries participated in the third annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K by running, walking, biking, hiking, swimming, paddling, and more. Together, we collectively completed more than 3,000 kilometers (over 1,870 miles!) and celebrated World Oceans Day in the process.

Conservation Challenge Spotlight: Great Annual Fish Count and Citizen Science Story

This month, we're daring you to complete TWO Conservation Challenges: the Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC) Challenge and the Citizen Science Story Challenge. An annual event, July's Great Annual Fish Count celebrates fish surveying all month long! To complete the GAFC Challenge, submit a survey in the month of July or attend a Great Annual Fish Count event. You can check out GAFC events near you at www.REEF.org/gafc.
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Book Your 2023 REEF Field Survey Trip Now

It's never too soon to start making your dive travel plans, and we have plenty of excellent REEF Trip destinations on our 2023 schedule. Trips in the winter and spring have been highly requested, and we're excited to have several great Caribbean options. Visit the links below to learn more about each trip, and when you're ready to book, email trips@REEF.org. Spaces are filling up fast, don’t miss your chance to Take a Dive Vacation That Counts in 2023.

Fish of the Month: July 2022

Summer is the perfect season for our July Fish of the Month, the Lemon Goby, Vomerogobius flavus!

Survey Regions: The Lemon Goby is found in The Bahamas and northwestern Caribbean, part of the Tropical Western Atlantic (TWA) survey region. Click here to view the REEF database report for this species.

Fishinars and Fishy Hours: July 2022

REEF's online programs are free and open to everyone! Here's what is coming up in the next several weeks:

The Faces of REEF: Leslie Kopietz

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.

TWA GAFC: Scuba St. Lucia

Join Scuba St. Lucia this July for their Great Annual Fish Count Celebration, hosted by Carmen Toanchina! Every July, divers and snorkelers worldwide join to learn about marine life and conduct fish surveys as a part of REEF's ongoing Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Scuba St. Lucia, a REEF Conservation Partner, will be teaching fish ID classes and leading REEF survey dives all month long.

Fish ID Classes are FREE to all registered Scuba St. Lucia guests!

Contact Carmen Toanchina at 1-758-459-7755 to set up a class and REEF survey dive.

Trivia Night with Wynwood Brewing Company

Join us at Wynwood Brewing Company for a fun night of ocean-themed trivia! A portion of proceeds from this event go towards REEF marine conservation programs.

Located in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company is Miami's frst craft production brewery. Learn more at their website: www.wynwoodbrewing.com.

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