Home to eight of the most species-rich sites in REEF’s Tropical Western Atlantic database, the reefs of Bonaire are legendary among underwater naturalists and REEF surveyors. In fact, this destination is so popular with our surveyors that we are offering two trips here in 2019!
Join Sea Experience, in Fort Lauderdale, FL for a Great Annual Fish Count event that also celebrates PADI Women's Dive Day! Every July, divers and snorkelers worldwide join to learn about marine life and conduct fish surveys as a part of REEF's ongoing Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Survey Dive and Underwater Cleanup
Event is free, and tanks and weights are included.
Rental equipment is available if needed.
Oceans Unlimited, Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica
Join REEF and the New England Aquarium Dive Club for the 18th Great Annual Fish Count
Help count fish and win prizes!
Each year divers help researchers by surveying fish populations. Join the largest survey in North America!
Join Sea Experience, in Fort Lauderdale, FL for a GAFC event that also celebrates PADI Women's Dive Day! Divers (both men and women are welcome) have a choice between completing REEF surveys, or collecting marine debris on both morning and afternoon charters.
The St Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park has organized a fish surveying event as part of the Great Annual Fish Count.
Join Friends of Saltwater State Park, a REEF Conservation Partner, for a Great Annual Fish Count event at Saltwater State Park in Washington State. Join fish and invertebrate identification presentations that will cover how to find and identify common species in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Announcement - Derby Cancelled due to Weather
Lionfish Public Culinary Tasting at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium still on as scheduled
Thanks for your interest in Fish & Friends! We are pleased to welcome Jack Grove as our presenter for July. A marine biologist and professional naturalist, Jack Grove has spent much of the past four decades exploring marine environments. In several months, he will traverse the tropical Pacific for the 15th time! In this presentation, Jack will talk about ocean dynamics, fishes and marine biodiversity of the world’s largest ocean. He will also explain the differences between the “nesias” - Micro, Melan, Indo and Poly - all areas that he has spent much time exploring.