10/21/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Looking for ways to get involved in conservation- look no further!
Key Largo, FL
10/16/2025 5:00pm EDT to 10/19/2025 10:00am EDT
Join us for REEF Fest! October 16-19, 2025 in Key Largo, Florida
Most REEF Fest events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is appreciated. Visit www.REEF.org/REEFfest to register online.
Gary E. Davis, Retired Biologist National Parks Service, Co-Editor Parks Stewardship Forum
10/14/2025 6:15pm EDT
Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Known around the world as “America’s Best Idea,” the U.S. National Park System offers far more than stunning scenery and memorable vacations; the parks also function collectively as an operating manual for Earth's life support system. They allow us to remember the past, experience probable futures, and envision what is possible for humanity’s fate by providing transformative experiences. This illustrated presentation will explore the stewardship of national parks through landmark case studies from South Florida, California, and Yellowstone National Park.
Paddle the Florida Keys (90773 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier, FL 33070)
10/8/2025 5:30pm EDT
Join REEF and our friends at Paddle the Florida Keys for the last Locals Paddle of the 2025 season!
All paddle equitment is included.
$10 suggested donation
10/7/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Join us and our friends from Surfrider Florida Keys for a free screening of Oceans with David Attenborugh. Light refreshements will be provided.
TWR (Trans World Radio) Bonaire 64 Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands
9/30/2025 7:00pm AST
Join us for a FREE Fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, starting at 7:00 PM AST!
As a continuation of last month’s class, expert REEF surveyors Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick will be diving deeper into the world of Blennies.
No registration needed!
9/30/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
FREE to play and fin-tastic prizes for bingo winners
No prior fish ID knowledge needed – bring your friends
Food and drinks will be available for purchase in the Center.
9/23/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Creative, Family-Friendly Fishy Game Night!
Perfect for freinds and families of all ages, this interactive game night invites you to team up and test your fish knowledge — and your doodling skills.
9/16/2025 6:00pm EDT
REEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
Lets dive into what conservation genetics is and how it can help us combat ecological problems like invasive species! After a brief presentation, participants are welcome to take part in extracting DNA from a strawberry and see how we can use DNA to find out what invasive lionfish are eating.
Indonesia
Fish Survey
South Pacific / Indo Pacific / Indian Ocean / Red Sea
9/13/2025 to 9/26/2025
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D, Co-Executive Director
Join this one-way crossing through Indonesia, the world’s no. 1 spot for biodiversity, spending 12 days going through Selayar, Taka Bonerate, and Maumere Bay.
Sold out. Contact trips@REEF.org to be added to waitlist.
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