Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Dive into REEF’s ongoing collaboration with the Cayman Islands Department of Environment and scientists from UC San Diego and Oregon State to study and protect the Nassau Grouper, a keystone Caribbean species. Better understand how stakeholders play a role in species protection.
All ages welcome!
Join us for a FREE marine life education class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Thursday, Aug 27 at 7:00 pm AST
Put your marine science knowledge to the test at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center during an evening of Fish Trivia. Gather your friends or join a team for a fun and friendly competition featuring questions about reef fish, marine life, ocean ecosystems, and all things underwater. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just love the ocean, there will be something for everyone. Teams may have between 1–6 participants.
Each member of the winning team will receive a limited-edition REEF T-shirt.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Come learn about the evolution of communication systems across the animal and plant kingdom and learn about the methods researchers are using to try and better understand these systems.
All ages welcome!
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Summer 2026 Marine Education & Conservation Interns with us at the Intern Showcase and Celebration! Featuring presentations by each intern highlighting their projects, insights, and contributions from the semester.
All are welcome to attend. This event will be livestreamed via Zoom for those joining virtually.
Email dylan@REEF.org for the Zoom Meeting ID and passcode or for more information.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Discover what it really means for a fish to be "smart" as we dive into the fascinating world of fish intelligence. We'll explore how fish solve problems, communicate, remember, recognize one another, and adapt to their environments. Participants will gain a new appreciation for the surprising abilities of the underwater world and learn why intelligence comes in many different forms.
All ages welcome!
Erin is a South Florida native and made Key Largo her full-time home at the age of 15. She earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida International University, specializing in Education, Team Management, and Biodiversity Conservation.
Join us for a free community science lesson and activity in our Science Discovery Classroom! Explore the growing issue of microplastics in our oceans and discover how invasive lionfish are helping scientists better understand this form of pollution. Participants will take part in a guided lionfish dissection to examine stomach contents and learn how researchers study the impacts of microplastics on marine ecosystems. Through this hands on experience, you'll gain a deeper understanding of ocean conservation and the role everyone can play in protecting our reefs.
All ages welcome!
Join us at the Key West Aquarium to learn about one of the Florida Keys' most impactful marine invaders, the red lionfish.
Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish take center stage in this fun and interactive evening. Learn about these incredible ocean creatures and their amazing adaptations, then get creative with a Socktopus craft workshop and leave with your very own handmade cephalopod friend.