Jodie serves as the Executive Director of Florida Bay Forever, bringing a strong background in hands-on, nature-based education and outdoor programming for youth. She holds degrees in Psychology and English from Florida State University, with minors in Biology and Education, and is certified in Project WILD and Aquatic Project WILD. Her experience spans science museums, zoos, marine labs, outdoor education programs, and Monroe County schools, reflecting her passion for inspiring students through experiential learning.
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.
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.
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!
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.
As part of the 2026 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival REEF will host the Derby Captains Meeting at Sharkeys Sharkbite Grill, 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 open to anyone interested in learning more about invasive lionfish.
Our 17th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby will culminate in a family friendly Conservation Science and Arts Festival
Sunday April 26th - 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the REEF Campus - 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Hands-on activities, interactive displays, educational games, and much more!
Did you know that fish sing? Just like birds, they use sounds for courtship and other communication. This paper looks at best practices for using hydrophones and AI to monitor the choruses of aggregating grouper. The findings are a result of research conducted as part of the Grouper Moon Project, in collaboration with our partners at the Cayman Islands Department of Environment, Oregon State University, and NOAA.
