Part of a volcanic and coral mountain range, Guanaja is within the world's second-largest barrier reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Dive sites surround the entire island, so it's possible to find a site with calm water on nearly any day of the week.
Join us as REEF Co-Executive Director, Dr. Christy Semmens teaches us how to identify some of the common invertebrate and algae species of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region! This is a great opportunity to explore more about this newly defined survey region.
This month we are excited to welcome Dr. Jack Grove, a marine biologist, naturalist, and photographer with over 45 years of experience. He has served as a marine biologist with the Charles Darwin Foundation for 36 years and is co-founder of Zegrahm Expeditions. Dr. Grove earned his Ph.D. in marine biology from Pacific Western University in 1997 and has worked across 100 countries, including seven years in the Galapagos Islands. He also co-authored Fishes of the Galapagos and has delivered numerous lectures on marine biology and conservation.
A new collaborative project SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) is now underway in the Florida Keys to help collect information about fish lengths.
From the Spanish-style buildings surrounded by lush tropical gardens to the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, you have arrived in paradise. The hotel directly faces the famous Belize Barrier Reef, found just a half-mile offshore.
This month we are excited to welcome Autumn Blum, Cosmetic Chemist & CEO, Stream2Sea. Coral reefs are among the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, but they are increasingly threatened by human activity. While a large number of companies are labeling their sunscreens as "reef safe", they are doing so without thoroughly testing the ingredients for their effects on coral reefs and marine life.
Some fish species look quite similar and can be tricky to tell apart. Join us as REEF member and Expert Surveyor, Carmen Toanchina teaches us how to identify and distinguish some commonly confused fish of the Tropical Western Atlantic.
REEF Into the Blue Book Club will discuss our latest book selection, Grouper Moon, by Cynthia Shaw
Come learn about the top 15 most reported fish at the Mukilteo T-dock (according to REEF survey data). Find out what the common fish are, how to ID them, and learn about REEF (if you are not familiar with it).
Join us as we kick off the 2025 REEF Fish & Friends seminar series! This month we are excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Giresi, Director of Conservation at the Ocean Conservation Foundation. She will dive into the exciting world of collaborative reef restoration in the Florida Keys. Join us to learn how renowned research institutions, local dive centers, government agencies, and like-minded nonprofits are coming together to tackle the challenges facing our local ecosystems. We'll explore ways to increase collaboration and empower ocean lovers, divers, and snorkelers.
