The Faces of REEF: Judith Cucco

REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. Over 50,000 divers, snorkelers, students, and armchair naturalists stand behind our mission.

This month we highlight Juddith Cucco. Judith has been a REEF member since 2010, and has conducted 555 surveys (all in her home state of Hawaii, and all as a snorkeler!). She is a member of the Hawaii Advanced Assessment Team as an Expert Surveyor. Here's what Judith had to say about REEF:

When and how did you first volunteer with REEF or become a REEF member?

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REEF 2014 Lionfish Derby Series Released

In the summer of 2014, recreational divers in Florida and the Bahamas will once again assemble teams, scout out hundreds of sites, sharpen their spears, ready their nets, and hone their collecting skills to prepare for another REEF summer lionfish derby series. Six years ago, REEF began hosting lionfish derbies throughout Florida and the Caribbean to address the lionfish invasion.

CAL GAFC: Fish Survey Dive and BBQ

Fish Survey Dive and BBQ, Saturday, July 26, 8am at San Carlos Beach (Breakwater) Monterey. Sponsored by the Dive Club of Silicon Valley: Please RSVP DCoSV@DCoSV.org

 

NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE! The event is no longer at Lover's Beach in Pacific Grove, but has been moved to San Carlos Beach in Monterey. (aka Breakwater).

CAL GAFC: Basic Fish ID Seminar

Basic Fish ID Seminar, Tuesday, July 22, 7:30pm offered by the Dive Club of Silicon Valley meeting at Round Table Pizza 1220 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA, presented by PADI IDC Staff Instructor Mike Davis.   To Signup Contact: Mike <Mike@kamtime.com>.

CAL GAFC: Basic Fish ID Seminar

Basic Fish ID Seminar, Wednesday, July 2, 7:30pm offered by the Dive Club of Silicon Valley meeting at Round Table Pizza 1220 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA, presented by PADI IDC Staff Instructor Mike Davis. To Signup Contact: Mike <Mike@kamtime.com>.

CAL GAFC: Marine Invertebrate ID Seminar

Marine Invertebrate ID Seminar, Wednesday, June 18, 7:30pm offered by the Dive Club of Silicon Valley meeting at Round Table Pizza 1220 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA , presented by NOAA scientist Dr. Steve Lonhart.  Contact: Mike< Mike@kamtime.com >.

NAI'A Liveaboard, Week 1


An amazing South Pacific adventure! This will be REEF's third trip aboard the NAI'A, a custom-built diving liveaboard yacht. We will visit bountiful reefs around the famous Bligh Waters region of Fiji, while being pampered by an amazing crew. We will also experience a traditional Fijian village and be treated to an evening of song and dance.

REEF 2014 Summer Lionfish Derby Series Dates Released

In the summer of 2014, recreational divers in Florida and the Bahamas will once again assemble teams, scout out hundreds of sites, sharpen their spears, ready their nets, and hone their collecting skills to prepare for yet another REEF summer lionfish derby series. Their mission: remove lionfish. Their reward: more than $3,500 in cash prizes for bringing in lionfish and the knowledge that they are helping to save native fish populations.

NE GAFC: Survey Dive Carrying Cove

Lori-Beth is hosting at Carrying Cove; July 12th HT @ 12:13.



This location is suitable for beginning divers.



Contact info: loribeth_armstrong@rogers.com



Let's say first dive at 10 am.



Barbeque and beach clean up to follow.

 

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