We recently hosted our annual REEF Fest in Key Largo, and we want to thank everyone who joined to celebrate marine conservation. We had an amazing time enjoying seminars, socials and nature tours, while connecting with our amazing REEF members and the Keys community. Our seminar speakers shared some excellent presentations, on topics ranging from Upside-down Jellyfish, Diving With a Purpose's citizen science program, the importance of museum collections in science, the history and future of Key Largo's marine environment, and REEF's exciting conservation science work. Thanks to the help of some of our wonderful volunteers, the seminars were live-streamed and recorded, so you can view them online any time! Check out the recordings on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
REEF Fest was made possible thanks to our sponsors and supporters, including First Horizon Foundation, Florida Keys Brewing Company, Little Moir's Hibiscus StrEATery, Kaldi's Coffee, Divers Alert Network, and Keys Weekly. We are also very appreciative to all who donated to support the REEF Fest silent auction and raffle. Thank you to everyone who attended, partnered with us, or volunteered for helping us put on another fun and successful REEF Fest! Check out the REEF Fest 2024 photo album to see photos from the weekend. We're already looking forward to next year - be sure to mark your calendar for REEF Fest 2025, on October 16-19! Registration will open in the summer of 2025. Keep an eye on www.REEF.org/REEFfest for more information.