Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or have a stack of books collecting dust that you hope to make time to read one day, the Into the Blue Book Club brings together all types of readers who love the ocean and its underwater inhabitants.

You'll want a working webcam for this one if at all possible. (phone, tablet or computer all work well)

Mark your calendars and set your alarms - there are no reminder emails with Zoom!

For this meeting we will be reading Into the Planet by Jill Heinerth. You can read more about this book on GoodReads

Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or have a stack of books collecting dust that you hope to make time to read one day, the Into the Blue Book Club brings together all types of readers who love the ocean and its underwater inhabitants.

Casual, fun time to check in face-to-face and say hi to your fellow REEF friends, and a chance to meet new ones. We'll have structured breakout rooms, maybe a game, and topics to discuss.

You'll want a working webcam for this one if at all possible. (phone, tablet or computer all work well)

Mark your calendars and set your alarms - there are no reminder emails with Zoom!

Enjoy playing Tropical Western Atlantic region fish-themed games with your fellow REEF fish geeks.

For tonight's session we're playing with a game platform called Kahoot! Kahoot is a trivia-like game where you’ll be able to try your hand at answering multiple choice questions on marine conservation and ocean facts as well as some Tropical Western Atlantic Fish ID questions.

You will still log into the session with Zoom as usual, but then to play the game, you'll also want a tablet or cell phone handy.

Learn and practice your fish ID without even getting wet! You'll be watching instructor-led video clips of common California fish.

Species taught in this session are:

  • Senorita
  • Leopard Shark
  • California Sheephead
  • Kelp Perch
  • Kelp Bass
  • Opaleye
  • Black Rockfish
  • Blue Rockfish
  • Striped Perch
  • Black Perch
  • Rainbow Perch
  • Sargo

Casual, fun time to check in face-to-face and say hi to your fellow REEF friends, and a chance to meet new ones. We'll have structured breakout rooms, maybe a game, and topics to discuss.

You'll want a working webcam for this one if at all possible. (phone, tablet or computer with camera all work well)

Mark your calendars and set your alarms - there are no reminder emails with Zoom!

Hang out with your fellow fish geeks as we play a Jeopardy-style game about fish found in the Tropical Western Atlantic region. Host Christy Semmens is good for a story or two and a fun running commentary.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Love Nassau Groupers? Want to learn more about research on spawning aggregations and hear stories of field work mishaps? Join us for a fun round of Jeopardy-style questions - feel free to participate as you like, or just sit back and watch! Questions will revolve around the Grouper Moon Project.

PLEASE NOTE: We had some tehincal difficulties in the beginning of this Fishy Hour so please bear with us for the first couple minutes.

[This session was originally scheduled for January 20 but has been rescheduled to January 27]

The Red Sea is full of fascinating fishes and a favorite spot to dive. Learn how to recognize some of the fishes you may encounter there.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

 

Photo By Carol Cox

 

Fish taught in this session are:

Snorkeling in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean can be a great way to view fish and do REEF surveys. Learn how to identify some of the more common fishes you might see on your watery adventures.

IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!

Species taught in this Fishinar include:

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