REEF is excited to announce the revival of the Marine Conservation Internship Program at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo, Florida. The internship program was an important part of REEF's early history, with many past interns going on to have great careers in the field. Some have even spent time as REEF staff. The program was temporarily suspended a few years ago due to a lack of infrastructure. Thankfully, we have been able to bring the program back, providing significant benefits to both REEF and those who complete the program.
REEF Field Surveys offer a great introduction to fish identification for novice fishwatchers, and are a fun way for experienced surveyors to build their life list while interacting with fellow fishwatchers. The recent trip to Key Largo was no exception. REEF surveyors gathered in late August at Amoray Dive Resort for the Key Largo Field Survey and Coral Conservation trip. The trip was scheduled around the annual coral spawning that usually occurs in the Keys after the full moon of August.
Join Reef Watch Waikiki for a REEF snorkel survey. The survey will last approximately 30-45 minutes and involve identifying, counting and recording reef fish observed in the Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District. Those wishing to participate in the survey should have already completed a REEF Fish ID Class and should be strong swimmers and competent snorkelers. Please bring your own snorkel gear (snorkel, mask and fins), dive slate, survey paper, towel, sunscreen, water and rashguard or wetsuit.
$2,417 per person double occupancy. Package Includes – 7 nights accommodations in an over-the-water bungalow, five days of 2-tanks dives, all meals at the picturesque Coral Lodge, and round trip transfers* from Panama City (airport code - PTY). *transfer times -- departing no later than 1:30pm from Panama City on June 9, departing no earlier than 7am from Coral Lodge on June 16. The transfer takes 2.5 hours between Panama City and Miramar and 30 minutes from Miramar and the Lodge.
Package Includes: Round trip Airport Transfers and all local taxes; 7 night standard double occupancy room accommodations at Safari Inn and 5 days of 2 tank boat dives at Aqua Safari. Note meals are on your own, but there are many excellent restaurants just a few steps away from the Inn.
$725 for Single Occupancy; $578 pp for Double Occupancy
+ $250 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and survey materials, and data management.
Package Includes: 7 nights accomodations, Full american meal plan- 3 meals daily, 3 single tank boat dives per day (6 days), air tanks, weight belts & weights, buoyancy control workshop, shore diving during shop hours, 2 single tank boat night dives per week, day excursion to Maya Key, Island Fiesta Night on the Key, airport transfers and airline ticket reconfirmation, welcome island cocktail and orientation, horseback riding, kayaking and canoeing, entrance to Roatan Museum and Dolphin Show presentation.
Package Includes:- Local taxes, transfer to the ship from the airport or hotels in the Nadi area, transfer back to Nadi at the end of the charter, all meals aboard ship, double occupancy accommodation, tanks, weights, and unlimited air refills. Charter price does not include gratuities, alcoholic beverages (other than the house wine served at dinner), NITROX, gear or camera rentals, and sundry personal purchases from the ship's store.