Exploring Salish Sea Diversity: Why is Hood Canal So Different From the Rest of Puget Sound?

Puget Sound and Hood Canal are both part of the Salish Sea in Washington. Though these two bodies of water are connected, the marine life found in Hood Canal is surprisingly different from the species found in the rest of Puget Sound.

Marine life author and photographer Dr. Gregory Jensen will highlight some of the marine life found in each, and share the probable reason for these differences.

NOTE: There is no cheat sheet for this Fishinar

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Cayman Brac Field Survey trip

Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for every diver. Comfortable accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and just steps from Reef Divers with daily morning and afternoon boat dives. The reefs and dive sites are healthy with abundant marine life due to the island’s population and a relatively small number of diver visitors each year.

It's the Perfect Time to "Sea" Saba

Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss our REEF Field Survey Trip to the small Caribbean island of Saba on April 22-29, 2023. Click here for all the details. Known as the "Unspoiled Queen" for its pristine natural beauty, Saba's National Marine Park was established in 1987, protecting a healthy ocean ecosystem including fish, turtles, sharks, and corals. Although Saba is only five square miles, there are more than 30 dive sites to choose from.

Making It Count - October 2022

Upcoming Online Programs: Meet Author Carl Safina, plus Bonaire Fish ID!

Fishinar: Snorkeling in Bonaire
Thursday, October 20, 8pm EDT
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Bonaire is home to plenty of incredible snorkeling spots. Join us to learn tips and tricks to identify some of the fishes you'd expect to see while snorkeling and exploring the shallow reefs of this diverse Caribbean destination.

Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival Hauls in 919 Invasive Lionfish

Eighteen teams of scuba divers took to the water and collected 919 invasive lionfish during the 2022 REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival. Teams fished from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. The event concluded on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Postcard Inn Resort & Marina in Islamorada, with an outdoor festival featuring lionfish tastings, cooking and dissection demos, games, interactive booths, and live music. More than 400 people attended the event, along with over 20 partner organizations who hosted booths.

Hope to See You Soon at REEF Fest!

We're jumping for joy because our annual REEF Fest celebration is taking place in Key Largo on October 13-16! If you haven't yet registered, you can still make plans to join us for educational ocean presentations, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and fun evening socials. Check out all the details and register for REEF Fest at www.REEF.org/REEFfest.

The Faces of REEF: Katie Barnes, Communications and Engagement Fellow

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.

Putting it to Work: New Publication Shows Citizen Science Provides Novel Results

Long-term data are essential for understanding how ocean species, communities, and habitats change over time. Citizen science programs like the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project make it possible for us to collect data that spans a large area and/or period of time. Meanwhile, other types of scientifically-collected data tend to be project-specific and are often tied to short funding periods, and these challenges are particularly true for environments that are difficult to sample, such as nearshore ocean habitats.

Creepy Critters: Halloween Presentation and Dive

Join us for a Halloween-themed marine life presentation featuring some of the spookiest creatures in the sea! This family-friendly presentation is free and open to the public. Following the presentation, certified divers have the opportunity to join a 1-tank night dive.

Free Presentation: 5pm at History of Diving Museum (82990 Overseas Hwy. in Islamorada)

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