Join us for a FREE fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm AST! Expert REEF surveyors Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be discussing silvery fish, focusing on Mullets, Bonefish, Needlefish, and Halfbeaks.
Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays with light snacks, refreshments, and festive fun.
Join the REEF team for our annual get-together to celebrate the holidays. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
Join REEF in kicking off the holiday season with beer and holiday cheer at Florida Keys Brewing Co. for the 4th Annual Merry Fishmas Trivia Night!
Trivia is free to play and prizes will be awarded to top-scoring teams
Join ceramic artist Sonata of Sonata Mosaics for a hands-on community art workshop! Participants of all ages are invited to create their own mosaic piece, which will become part of a collaborative artwork displayed at The Ocean Inspires art exhibit at the Ocean Exploration Center in February. This free event is open to everyone - come get creative with us!
Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish.
At just 10 square miles, Little Cayman remains true to what a Caribbean Island should be. The Island was mostly uninhabited and rarely visited until the mid-19th century and to this day continues to have limited development.
Join REEF Director of Conservation Science Dr. Alli Candelmo for an exciting update on current REEF research projects, including Grouper Spotter and SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimates).
Photo by Tom Sparke
Join us for a festive Holiday Craft Night!
All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
$10 suggested donation to cover the cost of materials
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live under the sea? Whether it's a fish, marine mammal, or invertebrate- all marine life has developed sensory abilities over millions of years to best allow them to survive in ocean environments.
Join us for a deep dive into the wacky ways sea creatures perceive their environments- from reef fishes' ultraviolet detection, to the "sixth sense" of sharks, to the ability of octopuses to "taste" through their skin, plus many more amazing sensory abilities.