Revillagigedo Expedition: Documenting Endemic Biodiversity

Carlos and Allison Estape, Underwater Naturalists
5/12/2023 5:45pm EDT
REEF Interpretive Center, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Join Carlos and Allison Estape as they discuss and recount adventures from their most recent scientific expedition to the Revillagigedo Islands in 2022. Discover how their research and findings will be used in the future and learn how this expedition led to the discovery of new fish species, documention of reef fish biodiversity, and collection of specimens for genetic research. 

Red Sea Fishes, Part 3

5/10/2023 8:00pm EDT
Amy Lee, REEF Communications and Engagement Manager

The Red Sea is full of fascinating fishes. In this session, we'll teach you how to recognize some of the species you may see there. For even more Red Sea fishes, check out Parts 1 and 2 in our Fishinar Archives.

South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea

REEF Fish & Friends - "Taking Action Against Plastic Pollution"

Catherine Uden, Oceana
5/9/2023 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Thanks for your interest in REEF Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome our May 2023 speaker, Catherine Uden, Field Representative of Oceana.

Catherine works on US federal policies to protect the world’s oceans, including fisheries laws, North Atlantic right whale protections, offshore drilling legislation, and a bill to ban the sale and trade of shark fins in the US. She also helps pass legislation to reduce single-use plastics on the local, state, and federal levels. She will discuss plastic pollution and how Floridians can take action.

M/V Bilikiki Liveaboard, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
5/6/2023 to 5/16/2023
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director, and Brice Semmens, Ph.D. REEF Science Advisor

The Solomon Islands are one of the most intact and biologically rich oceanic archipelagos on Earth. In fact, the region was identified as a “Bright Spot” in a recent scientific study.

FULL!, inquire with trips@REEF.org for waitlist
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2023 Arts & Science Festival

4/29/2023 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

Hands-on activities, interactive displays, take-home arts & science kits, and much more!

Looe Key Reef Resort, 27340 Overseas Hwy., Ramrod Key, FL 33042

2023 Looe Key Collecting & Handling Workshop

4/28/2023 9:00am to 5:00pm EST

The Looe Key Lionfish Collecting & Handling Workshop is FULL! Click the button below to sign up for the waitlist.

Friday, April 28 - Looe Key Reef Resort, 27340 Overseas Hwy., Ramrod Key, FL 33042

Pre-registration is required! You must fill out the registration form and pay your $35 refundable deposit to secure your space.
Sea Saba Dive Center/Juliana's Hotel, Saba

Saba Field Survey Trip

Fish Survey
Tropical Western Atlantic
4/22/2023 to 4/29/2023
Stacey Henderson, REEF Program Services Coordinator

Saba’s volcanic origins have blessed her waters with spectacular formations and structural diversity. From shallow patch reefs to deepwater seamounts, Saba offers interesting diving at each depth and for every diver's experience level.

Please inquire for availability at trips@REEF.org
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Florida Keys Brewing Company - 81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Ocean Invaders - NOVA Documentary Screening

4/18/2023 7:30pm to 9:00pm EST

Join us for a free screening of the NOVA Documentary Ocean Invaders! Lionfish, long prized in home aquariums, have invaded the Atlantic and are now one of the ocean's most successful invasive species.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

REEF Fish & Friends - "Studying Reef Fish Ecology in the Florida Keys to Better Plan for the Future"

Drew Butkowski, Ph.D. Candidate at Florida International University
4/11/2023 6:15pm to 8:00pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037

Thanks for your interest in REEF Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome our April 2023 speaker, Drew Butkowski, Ph.D. candidate at Florida International University. 

Drew studies coral reef fish behavior and ecology in the Florida Keys. He will discuss the effects of artificial reefs on nearby natural reefs, grouper foraging behavior, and how reefs and seagrasses are connected. He'll also highlight the need to better understand reef fish ecology to improve marine resource management.

Lionfish Jewelry Workshop - April 6, 2023

4/6/2023 7:00pm to 8:30pm EDT
REEF Campus, 98300 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037

This workshop is FULL!

If you'd like to register for the waitlist, please click the link at the bottom of the page to fil out your information.

A fish as beautiful as it is destructive; invasive lionfish have dramatically impacted marine ecosystems due to their high reproductive rate and voracious appetites. These visually stunning fish have characteristic red and white stripes and long, fanlike spines and fins.

$35.00
Advance registration is required! Please follow the instructions below to reserve your space by March 27.

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