You can give the gift of healthy oceans by supporting REEF with a donation this winter. Your generosity helps us protect marine habitats and species, educate and inspire people of all ages, and safeguard marine biodiversity around the world. We’re so thankful to everyone who has already contributed to this winter’s campaign. We had an outpouring of support on GivingTuesday, but we still need to raise $44,200 in donations before the end of the year to be on track for the new year. If you haven’t yet made your gift, we hope you’ll consider donating today.
With the recent opening of the Ocean Exploration Center at the REEF Campus in the Florida Keys, our in-person and virtual Explorers Education programming is seeing tremendous growth in the number and types of groups we can serve. As these programs grow, it’s important to keep our lessons aligned with current educational standards and emerging trends. To support our educators in curriculum design, REEF partners with our Education Advisory Panel (EAP), a group committed to bringing fresh ideas and thoughtful guidance to our programs.
We are thrilled to recognize Jane Bixby as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! Jane joined REEF in 2008 and almost immediately started volunteering in the Key Largo office. Newly retired from the Miami Police Department, she quickly became an essential part of the team. She assisted with a variety of tasks, including processing REEF survey scan forms, fulfilling store orders, sorting incoming mail, and helping the office run smoothly. Her willingness to jump in to assist however she could set the tone for an amazing volunteer legacy that continues today.
Introducing our December Fish of the Month, the Decorated Warbonnet, Chirolophis decoratus!
Survey Regions: Decorated Warbonnets are found in the north Pacific, from Russia to Alaska and down the coast of California, part of REEF's PAC survey region. Click here to see a REEF database report for this species.