Join Dr. Christy Semmens to learn about some of the unique and interesting fish that you can find in the Cayman Islands.
Join Dr. Lynn Waterhouse for an informative talk about the Nassau Grouper spawning aggregation which takes place in the Cayman Islands, and the work that is being done to protect the keystone species.
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second-largest reef system in the world, and home to many different fish species.
Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!
Pricing: $3,095 for double occupancy in a deluxe stateroom.
Join past REEF intern Ronnie Noonan as she discusses a shift of ecosystems from a coral reef environment to becoming dominated by macro algae and what that will mean for fish surveys. If you can't see the Registration button, click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3587925639366338306
Miami Lionfish Workshop
Wednesday December 5, 2018
9-11AM Classroom Lecture and demonstration Grove Scuba in Miami, FL
12:30 PM - Two tank dive with Grove Scuba in Miami, FL (Check-in Time at 12:30PM)
The afternoon dive for the Miami workshop is currently full but please register and you will be put on the waitlist in case a spot opens up.
Registered participants can still attend the morning session, obtain the FKNMS permit and observe the dissection and filet demonstrations after the dive.
Stuart Lionfish Workshop
Friday November 30, 2018 (Rain Date Monday December 3, 2018)
9-11AM Classroom Lecture and demonstration at Stuart Scuba, Stuart FL
12:30 PM - Two tank dive with Stuart Scuba, Stuart FL (Check in Time at 12:30PM)
Special 20% discounted rate off dive gear from Stuart Scuba, please contact the shop directly to reserve gear.
More information on our workshops can be found here.
When we think about climate change, habitat destruction, and the many other challenges our oceans are currently facing, it’s easy to question how to make an impact. The answer is that together we can make a positive difference. For 25 years, REEF has worked to protect biodiversity and ocean life, through citizen science, education, and partnerships with the scientific community. REEF is regarded as one of the most effective and efficient marine data collection and conservation organizations in the world.
Caroly’s Notes
On October 2-4, REEF’s Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Dr. Alli Candelmo, and Environmental Leadership Intern, Sophie Costa, joined regional researchers, invasive species managers, divers, and ocean conservationists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission 2018 Lionfish Summit. The summit addressed three main themes: Policy & Regulation, Control Efforts/Research & Monitoring and Education & Outreach. Alli presented as an invited speaker on the trends of ten years of REEF lionfish derbies and lionfish movement patterns and the application to improving removal efforts.
September was an exciting month for members of the Pacific Northwest REEF Advanced Assessment Team (AAT), led by REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager Janna Nichols. This group of expert level surveyors (Levels 4 and 5) helped with the ongoing monitoring project done in partnership with UC Davis' SeaDoc Society in Washington's San Juan Islands.