We want to hear from members like YOU! Help us improve exciting REEF research by taking a quick (10-15 minute), voluntary online survey to share your insights on citizen science and your motivations for potentially participating in a marine conservation project that utilizes handheld cameras to obtain fish lengths underwater. No particular experience is necessary to complete this survey and provide valuable information.
The REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project is widely regarded as one of the most impactful ocean citizen science programs. Since 1993, almost 18,000 REEF volunteers have generated one of the largest marine life databases in the world. What makes it such a success? Since the beginning, the data have been made available to everyone. Anyone can query the database and generate summary reports on the REEF website.
We are excited to welcome Rose Kelly to the REEF team as an Education Coordinator! Rose is based at the REEF Campus in Key Largo, FL. She grew up in Bethesda, MD, and traveled to Florida every spring for family vacations. She has a deep love for snorkeling, beach walks, and exploring the coast. Rose graduated from Providence College with a B.S. in environmental biology. During her time at Providence, Rose served on Student Congress, worked as a school event planner, and traveled to Cairns, Australia, to pursue research on animals in the tropics.
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 7:00pm AST! Expert surveyor and REEF advocate, Carmen Toanchina will be teaching about the squirrelfish, cardinalfish, and bigeyes found in Bonaire
What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!
This Great Annual Fish Count, join REEF and Amoray Dive Cetner for a free fish ID class, followed by a fish survey dive/snorkel as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
The educator will join the participants on the afternoon boat to provide marine life expertise, survey supplies, and answer questions!
For this Great Annual Fish Count event, gather at the beautiful John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for a REEF fish survey dive or snorkel! After the survey, feel free to stick around for a light lunch provided by the park!
Morning check-in for the survey dive/snorkel is at 8:00am - 8:15am at the outdoor ampitheater located inside the park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Please bring your own dive/snorkel gear and survey supplies.
As part of the 2025 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at Florida Keys Brewing Company on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
This Great Annual Fish Count, join REEF and Key Dives for a free fish ID class, followed by a fish survey dive/snorkel as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
The educator will join the participants on the afternoon boat to provide marine life expertise, survey supplies, and answer questions!
This Great Annual Fish Count, join REEF and Island Ventures for a free fish ID class, followed by a fish survey dive/snorkel as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
The educator will join the participants on the afternoon boat to provide marine life expertise, survey supplies, and answer questions!
Mark your calendars! The 16th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival is coming up this month, on April 24-27, 2025. This event blends ocean conservation, art, science, and community fun, and it's free and open to the public! Join us for a weekend of lionfish hunting, eco-art, ocean education, and family-friendly festivities. The Lionfish Derby engages divers in a thrilling competition to remove as many invasive lionfish as possible, helping protect native marine ecosystems.