Ocean Chat: 30 Years of REEF with Ned and Anna DeLoach

Join us for a special evening with Ned and Anna DeLoach as we celebrate 30 years of ocean conservation at REEF.

This event will be on Zoom, so if you have a webcam on your laptop or tablet or phone, it's really preferred so Ned, Anna and your friends can see you. However, you can also join in without a webcam and just listen.

If you have a favorite memory to share, or a question you'd like to ask of Ned and Anna, please submit them to 30years@REEF.org

*Note that this is scheduled for 90 minutes, starting at 8:00pm EST

Into the Blue Book Club

Join us for our first book club meeting! Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or have a stack of books collecting dust that you hope to make time to read one day, the Into the Blue Book Club brings together all types of readers who are passionate about the ocean and conservation. The best part? It’s virtual! You can connect with like-minded individuals from anywhere in the world from the comfort of home.

The Faces of REEF: Riley Zoldi, Lead Intern

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.

When Invasive Species Become the Meal

Eating invasive species has become a popular form of environmentalism in recent years. This article discusses REEF's work to address invasive lionfish and shares other invasive species currently on the menu around the world.

Making It Count - October 2020

2020 Upper Keys Lionfish Derby Hauls in a Record 1,321 Lionfish

In spite of Tropical Storm Sally’s unexpected appearance over south Florida, 23 teams brought in 1,321 invasive lionfish during the 2020 Upper Keys Lionfish Derby – the most fish ever harvested at a REEF Lionfish Derby held in the Florida Keys. Teams were permitted to fish anywhere in Florida, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. More than $4,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to teams who brought in the most, largest, and smallest lionfish.

Conservation Partner Preview: Scuba Center in Minnesota

REEF is proud to highlight Scuba Center, a Conservation Partner in Minnesota. REEF Conservation Partners are organizations and dive shops committed to protecting marine environments worldwide. As valued REEF ambassadors, they serve as centers for marine conservation actions, outreach, and education. You can view the full listing of Conservation Partners or register your organization as a REEF Conservation Partner here.

The Faces of REEF: Janeen Judah

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.

Announcing Into the Blue, a Virtual Ocean-themed Book Club!

Dive into the marine world while staying dry on land – join REEF’s Into the Blue Book Club! The goal of Into the Blue Book Club is to bring together readers of all levels who are passionate about the ocean and conservation. Best of all, Into the Blue Book Club is virtual, so you can join in from anywhere in the world.

Potential Manta Ray Nursery Off South Florida

Researchers from the Marine Megafauna Foundation, Jessica Pate and Andrea Marshall, show strong evidence that south Florida features a nursery ground for manta rays, only the third such special place known for the species.

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