REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. Over 60,000 divers, snorkelers, students, and armchair naturalists stand behind our mission.

This month we highlight Marjorie Davis, member since 2013. Marjorie has conducted 56 surveys. She lives and dives in Florida and she is a Level 3 Advanced surveyor in the TWA region. Here's what Marjorie had to say about REEF:

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Northeast's Uncommon Fish

Fish taught during this session:

  • Black Sea Bass
  • Striped Bass
  • Shorthorn Sculpin
  • Longhorn Sculpin
  • Acadian Redfish
  • Ocean Pout
  • Lumpfish
  • Atlantic Spiny Lumpsucker
  • Atlantic Wolffish
  • Northern Searobin
  • Atlantic Torpedo Ray (Electric Ray)
  • Goosefish

Northeast Fish You Should Know

Fish taught in this session:

  • Winter Skate
  • Pollock
  • Sea Raven
  • Longhorn Sculpin
  • Striped Bass
  • Black Sea Bass
  • Tautog
  • Cunner
  • Windowpane Flounder
  • Summer Flounder
  • Winter Flounder

Sea Raven

The Northeast's Dirty Dozen

Sorry, no Cheat Sheet.

  1. Winter Skate
  2. Pollock
  3. Longhorn Sculpin
  4. Sea Raven
  5. Striped Bass
  6. Black Sea Bass
  7. Tautog
  8. Cunner
  9. Rock Gunnel
  10. Windowpane Flounder
  11. Summer Flounder
  12. Winter Flounder

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