We hope you can join us this Fall for REEF Fest 2016 in Key Largo, Florida. The four-day celebration of marine conservation is planned for September 29 through October 2, 2016. Events include diving, eco-ventures, ocean-themed seminars, and evening socials. Make sure to visit www.REEF.org/REEFFest to register for seminars, find participating dive and eco-venture operators, and for more information on REEF Fest parties and social events.
The highly-anticipated sequel to Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”, “Finding Dory” opened in theaters in June, and was recently announced to be the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The titular character, Dory, is a Palette Surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatic), who spends the film searching for her family. Native to the tropical waters of the Western Pacific Ocean (REEF’s Central Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions), these bright blue, reef-dwelling, algae-eating fish are also referred to as Pacific Blue Tangs, Hippo Tangs, or Regal Tangs.
We have one week left in our summer matching campaign, and want to thank everyone who has given so far. This summer, we are highlighting all the amazing discoveries made possible by generous donations from members like you!
To make a contribution, please visit www.REEF.org/donate.
REEF Dive Club at Sole Searchers Dive Club in Pasadena on 10/10 at 6:30 pm
REEF Volunteer Gerald Winkel will be talking about the Volunteer Fish Survey Project and how to get involved.
http://lars9559.wix.com/sole-searchers
El Torito Mexican Restaurant
3333 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena CA, 91107
Near the corner of Madre and Foothill
El Torito's Phone: 626-351-8995
Great Annual Fish Count - Hosted by Ocean Pro Dive Shop
Date of Event: Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location:Bradenton Beach, Florida
RSVP at GreatAnnualFishCount@gmail.com,
or by calling/texting Lisa Rigas at 941-315-0586
Survey Dive - Conducting a dive or snorkel fish survey off Bradenton Beach.
Full details of dive site location and game plan provided after RSVP.
Location: Ocean Pro Dive Shop, Sarasota FL
How to sign up: RSVP at GreatAnnualFishCount@gmail.com,
or by calling/texting Lisa Rigas at 941-315-0586
Fish ID class taught by Instructor Michael Hays
Prerequisite to Great Annual Fish Count on Saturday, August 6th (linked event!)
Learn to identify the various species of fish off our coasts.
Accurately survey species of fish for Great Annual Fish Count on August 6th at Bradenton Beach, FL.
Expert California REEF surveyor Gerald Winkel will be talking to the club tonight about REEF, and how to get involved in California (or anywhere you dive) in REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Vincenzo's Pizza, 24504 Lyons Ave, Newhall, CA. 91321 (behind the Shell Station).
It is just off the I-5 at the Lyons Ave. off-ramp. Get there early between 6:45 and 7:00 to order dinner.
July 9th GAFC Survey Dives Event and BBQ
location: lovers point park Pacific Grove 8am
Sponsor The Dive Club of Silicon Valley
To register dcosc@dcosv.org
This event is linked with the July 6th Fish ID Class in Sunnyvale CA
July 6th Fish-ID class
location: 1200 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale at Round Table pizza 7pm
Sponsor: The Dive Club of Silicon Valley
To register dcosc@dcosv.org
This class is a linked event with the July 9th GAFC dive event and BBQ