There has been much going on behind the scenes at REEF that has kept things humming for the past six years—and hum they have. REEF’s behind-the-scenes secret has been Martha Klitzkie, our steady, can-do Director of Operations. Regrettably, Martha, with her husband Ben and their children, will be relocating to Chicago this month, where Ben will be taking a new job.
If you are heading to the Maldives soon, tune in for a great Fishinar and learn about some of the most common species you will see on your dives and snorkels in this species rich area!
Your time zone may vary - this is a live, online session that starts at 8pm Eastern time.
This presentation covers:
With stunning mountainous desert landscapes topside and fascinating rocky reefs and pinnacles underwater, the northern Sea of Cortez is a favorite destination for REEF surveyors. The unique marine life, including nudibranchs, rays, eels, octopuses, blennies, jawfish, and even sea lions, make it easy to understand why Jacques Costeau nicknamed this region, "the world's aquarium." In addition to numerous fish and invertebrate families, attendees may also see pilot and sperm whales while in transit and have the opportunity to snorkel with whale sharks.
Located on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman is one of SCUBA diving's best kept secrets. The country has a subtropical desert climate with mild warm winters and hot summers, with a landscape that includes pristine reefs, deserts, mountains, green oases, and beautiful beaches. This will be REEF's second Field Survey to the new Indian Ocean and Red Sea region, and our first-ever trip to Oman.
Galapagos: Fishes in the Land of Finches
Fish taught in this session are:
- King Angelfish
- Barberfish
- Pacific Creolefish
- Leather Bass
- Bacalao
- Bicolor Parrotfish
- Bluechin Parrotfish
- Harlequin Wrasse
- Red-lipped Batfish
- Blacktip Cardinalfish
- Pink Cardinalfish
- Galapagos Ringtail Damselfish
- Yellow-tail Damselfish
- Galapagos Triplefin Blenny
- Galapagos Barnacle Blenny
- Galapagos Blue-banded Goby