The archived video recording is available for everyone, whether you're a REEF member or not: click here to watch, or if you're logged into your REEF account, you'll see the video below.
Held annually on the last Friday in April, Give BIG for the Oceans is a way for the REEF community to come together and celebrate our collective impact on ocean conservation. Join the REEF team, along with some of our affiliate scientists and research partners, for a vibrant and uplifting conversation about how REEF programs are helping to build a brighter future for the ocean.
Be sure to also watch your email inbox for information about a special donation match opportunity during Give BIG for the Oceans!
Those darn Damselfishes! Join us as we get some tips and tricks about how to tell them apart in the Tropical Pacific area. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 is scheduled for April 4, 2022.
Species taught in this session include:
Please join REEF staff Janna Nichols for another fun FISHY HOUR with a game of "Fishardy" - a fish Jeopardy-style game. This version will feature fish found in our Tropical Western Atlantic region, which includes the Caribbean, Florida and The Bahamas.
Based on Maui, Maggie Sutrov is a professional artist and a teaching artist. You can find more about her at paintthere.com. Maggie loves helping people form a deeper connection with the natural world through drawing and painting. She is also a keen advocate for the skills developed through the act of drawing, such as our powers of observation--perfect for learning and identifying marine animals! This session will be geared toward beginners, so no artistic skills are necessary.
Instructor: Maggie Sutrov
Suggested Materials:
Poke your head under ledges, shine your light in between corals, peer into any cave, or explore crevices in Hawaii and you're bound to see at least one of these fish. Learn how to identify them and tell lookalikes apart.
IMPORTANT: Note the time zone and make sure you adjust it as needed for your location!
Photo of Brick Soldierfish (Myripristis amaena) by Janna Nichols.
Fish species included in this session are:
Get ready for the race with this fun social time where you can meet your team and race mates, and get more details about the event.
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!
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!