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.
Join us for a FREE fish ID class at the Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 PM AST! Expert REEF surveyors, Carmen Toanchina and Dana Kowalsick, will be discussing silvery fishes, with a focus on Mojarras, Chubs, Scads and Porgies.
Be the first to make it to the finish line! Join us in a campus-wide scavenger hunt where your fish knowledge and skills will be put to the test.
Come alone or as a team. Prizes for the winners!
José E. Trujillo, Ph.D., is a marine biologist from Ecuador with advanced degrees in marine biology from Chile and a Ph.D. in marine science from New Zealand. His research has explored how kelp forests support egg-laying sharks and how young reef sharks evade predators using their environment and physiology. As a shark behavioral ecologist, his work highlights key factors shaping shark nursery habitats. Now a Postdoctoral Associate at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, he leads research on shark depredation in the Florida Keys.
When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement, a force for change.
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.
Curacao was rated as one of the top 10 diving destinations by Scuba Diving Magazine readers in 2022. This trip offers diving through Ocean Encounters and lodging through LionsDive. Enjoy 5 days of 2 tank morning dives and 6 days of unlimited shore diving!
Celebrate Halloween with REEF at our pumpkin painting night! This event is BYOP (bring your own pumpkin)
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