We had such a blast last month at REEF Fest! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Key Largo for our annual marine conservation celebration. Check out the REEF Fest 2022 photo album to see all the fun we had throughout the weekend, including diving, snorkeling, kayaking, seminars, and socials. We had four amazing seminar speakers at this year's event, and thanks to the help of some amazing volunteers, we were able to livestream their presentations.
Bound for Cozumel? Don't know a Bluehead from a Blue Tang? We can help!
Join us and learn how to identify the 15 most common fish found in Cozumel.
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Species taught in this session:
Enjoy an evening with Ned and Anna as they talk about their latest fishy adventures, their holiday traditions, and REEF's programs and impact from the year.
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Headed to Curacao? Nestled between Aruba and Bonaire, this island has a great variety of fish species. Join us to learn about some of the species found here!
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Photo by Janna Nichols.
Species taught in this session:
You know that place where the waves are crashing, the water is frothy, and the surge sends you flying?
This shallow area is home to plenty of fish, which makes it worth exploring! Learn how to identify some of the species found in the surge zones of Hawaii in this special Fishinar presented by active REEF surveyor and Hawaii fish expert, Dennis Bensen and REEF Citizen Science Program Manager, Janna Nichols.
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Species taught in this session:
Rockfish are some of the most frequently seen fish on the Pacific coast, but how do you tell the younger ones apart? Learn how to identify those juvenile (young of the year, or YOY) rockfish found in California - plus some other fun facts about rockfish!
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List of species taught in this Fishinar:
Dorsal Fin Black Spot Group:
- Blue
- Black
- Yellowtail
- Olive
- Widow
- Canary
Non Dorsal Black Spot Species
Roatan is home to some lesser-seen fish species, if you know where to look! Learn how to locate and identify some of the interesting species that can be found there.
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Species covered in this Fishinar:
Celebrate World Oceans Day by learning about the bouquet of fishes found in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary! This unique offshore area in the Gulf of Mexico holds some special surprises, like the Mardi Gras Wrasse.
Photo: Mardi Gras Wrasse by Joyce Burek
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Species included in this session:
The Red Sea is full of fascinating fishes. In this session, we'll teach you how to recognize some of the species you may see there. For even more Red Sea fishes, check out Parts 1 and 2 in our Fishinar Archives.
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[Photo by Robert Cox]
Fish taught in this session are:
Do blennies boggle your brain? Learn how to tell the differences between some of the most common blennies in the Tropical Western Atlantic region, and where to find them.
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Species covered during this session are: