REEF Fish & Friends: Outdoor Education's Impact on Ocean Conservation

Education is powerful. Rachel Carrier, Director of Operations, has witnessed first hand the impact of MarineLab's experiential education programs on the thousands of students who visit each year.  Over time, MarineLab has collected stories, data and teacher insight on how student's experiences out of the classroom have changed the trajectory of their futures, creating paths that directly impact our environment. Join in to learn how specifically outdoor education can be a powerful tool to combat the treats our oceans face. 

 

REEF Fish & Friends: May Fish & Friends, Speaker Information Coming Soon!

Speaker information coming soon! 

 

REEF Fish & Friends is a free, monthly seminar series that features engaging ocean-themed presentations from guest speakers. Snorkelers, divers, and marine life enthusiasts are invited to join informal discussions and mingle with members of our friendly, ocean-minded community. Complimentary light refreshments are provided. The evening kicks off with a social from 6:15-7pm, followed by a presentation from 7-8pm. Seminars are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

REEF Fish & Friends: Everglades Restoration: Building Resilience from the Headwaters to the Florida Keys

As The Everglades Foundation’s Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist, Meenakshi merges advanced knowledge of Everglades ecosystem science, ecosystem services valuation, and resilience planning for the natural and built environment in South Florida. She applies that knowledge to tracking and understanding how decision-making focused on the Everglades and our communities affects ecological and economic outcomes across the ecosystem.

REEF Fish & Friends: Speaker information coming soon!

 

 

REEF Fish & Friends is a free, monthly seminar series that features engaging ocean-themed presentations from guest speakers. Snorkelers, divers, and marine life enthusiasts are invited to join informal discussions and mingle with members of our friendly, ocean-minded community. Complimentary light refreshments are provided. The evening kicks off with a social from 6:15-7pm, followed by a presentation from 7-8pm. Seminars are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

REEF Fish & Friends: Hogfish Ecology in the Dry Tortugas

Danielle Morley is a Research Administrator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). She leads the Finfish Research Team for FWC in the Florida Keys. In addition to her work in the Keys, Ms. Morley is currently a PhD candidate with the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Join us for a discussion on her research focused on hogfish ecology in the Dry Tortugas. 

 

REEF Fish & Friends: Be the Predator, Clean Lionfish Off our Reefs

Tim Robinson has taken on the mighty mission of tackling the invasive lionfish crisis. But that’s not all – Tim is a lifelong entrepreneur with deep roots in philanthropic endeavors. In 2021, Tim made a bold leap and snatched up ZooKeeper, transforming it from a humble, one-color, garage-built startup into a global contender in the hunting and ocean conservation arena.  For the past several years, Tim has been a vibrant force, creating challenges and paving paths for others.

Appreciation to Outgoing REEF Board Member Janet Camp

On behalf of the REEF Staff and Board of Trustees, we extend a heartfelt thanks and big fishy appreciation to Janet Camp for serving as a REEF Trustee for over a decade. After becoming a REEF member in 2011, Janet joined the REEF Board in 2014. Having worked with nonprofits for over 40 years, Janet brought extensive finance, budgeting, and governance experience to the REEF Board. We are grateful for the heart and soul she gave to REEF as a Board member these past 11 years. Thankfully, this isn't goodbye!

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Bonaire Fish ID Class

Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, August 26, starting at 7:00pm AST! During this class, Expert Surveyors, Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be diving into the world of Blennies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about those cute, charismatic, and wonderfully little reef dwellers.

2026 Captains Meeting and Kick-off Party

As part of the 2026 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center, April 23, 2026. 

Participating teams can check-in starting at 5:00 and pick up shirts, permits and team packets. The presentation will be from 6:30-7:30 and will cover a general background about invasive lionfish, best collecting and handling practices and then the Derby rules and permits. The presentation is mandatory for the captain of each derby team, and is ipen to anyone intersted in learning more about invasive lionfish. 

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