Has it been awhile since your last survey? Or maybe you’re just curious about REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project and want to know how it works?
Join Jackie Myers for a mini-review of South Puget Sound fish and invertebrates including a brief tutorial on how to enter survey results in the REEF database.
Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced.
Join us for a FREE Fish ID Class at Trans World Radio (TWR) Bonaire Headquarters on Tuesday, March 18, starting at 7:00pm AST!
Expert REEF surveyor, Carmen Toanchina, will be teaching.
What to Expect:
• Learn to identify local species of fish
• Explore what it means to be a citizen scientist and contribute data to the Volunteer Fish Survey Project
• Gather with fellow ocean lovers. All are welcome!
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience - suitable for all ages and experience levels!
Gobies: The Ocean’s Hidden Gems!
Learn about the fish that we see diving in Puget Sound.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Class starts at 6:15 PM, ending about 7:30 PM
We will have pizza for sustenance through the evening
Class will be at Eight Diving, 22311 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
How to sign up: Call 206-429-3480 or stop by the store to get on the list
We will provide free REEF PNW Starter Kits (slate, underwater paper, color ID cards, etc.) for those who want to start/continue surveying for the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Program
Join Robin and Perry Webster as they give you an introduction to REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and to a few of Puget Sound's fish and invertebrates.
The class is 2 hours and is free, and held at:
Underwater Sports Federal Way
34428 Pacific Hwy S. #B
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-9387
Come learn about the top 15 most reported fish at the Mukilteo T-dock (according to REEF survey data). Find out what the common fish are, how to ID them, and learn about REEF (if you are not familiar with it).
This will be a free, in-person classroom session at Evergreen Dive Service (no diving involved) taught by Edgar Graudins (REEF Level 5 surveyor). All fish ID experience levels welcome.
Thursday, January 16, 5pm PST
Sun, Jan 12 8am - 1pm
Saltwater State Park, Des Moines, WA
Learn what lives in our local marine waters and how to identify them.
Welcome the New Year with a dive - Wednesday, January 1, 2025!
Divers will meet at 11:30am and plan to enter the water at 12:15pm.
Saltwater State Park is an advanced dive with a long surface swim. Plan accordingly.
Want to try conducting a REEF survey? Marine life ID materials will be available and helpers to assist.
Hot cider/drinks and munchies provided.
Park Free day!
This event is weather dependent so RSVP and stay tuned for updates.
RSVP for this event here:
Has it been awhile since your last survey? Or maybe you’re just curious about REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project and want to know how it works?
Join Jackie Myers on Wednesday evening January 8, 2025 for a mini-review of South Puget Sound fish and invertebrates including a brief tutorial on how to enter survey results in the REEF database. This will be an online meeting.
Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced.
Learn about unique features that can distinguish various Pacific Northwest fish and invertebrates. This online web chat will be in the format of a game where a close-up of one feature of a critter is shown and viewers can guess what critter they think it is from. ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE WELCOME.
Even if you don't know ANY of the species this will be a great way for you to learn about what features you can clue in on to help you identify the species.
Dive into Saltwater State Park's vibrant marine ecosystem at our upcoming REEF Marine Life Top 25 event. This unique experience offers an engaging educational journey through the park’s diverse habitats, guided by the expertise of REEF, the Reef Environmental Education Foundation.
Participants will learn to identify the park's top 25 fish and marine critters, contributing to valuable long-term data through REEF surveys.
