Our online programs are free and open to all! Check out what's coming up, and view the entire schedule of Fishinars and other online programs here.
Spring is almost here, and this season brings a flurry of education activity! We are excited to welcome new and returning groups to the REEF Campus in Key Largo for our Ocean Explorers Education Programs! Want to learn more? Check out this quick overview of our education program offerings:
We have just released the 2026 REEF Field Survey Trips schedule, along with a few trips in 2027, and we hope you will join us on a future trip! We have plenty of exciting destinations planned. REEF Trips are led by marine life experts, and include diving, fish ID classes, and fun with friends. Divers, snorkelers, and families are welcome on REEF Trips. To find out more or book your space, email trips@REEF.org. We'll send you an invoice to submit a deposit to secure your space.
We are excited to welcome our Spring 2025 Marine Education & Conservation Interns to REEF! They will assist with education, outreach, events, and daily operations around the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida. Marine Conservation Interns play an integral role in our daily operations, programs, events, and outreach. Since 1993, more than 150 young adults have interned with REEF and transitioned into careers all over the world, in the marine conservation field and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Camila, Brit, and Anna! Here's a bit more about them:
Introducing our March Fish of the Month, the Grunt Sculpin, Rhamphocottus richardsonii!
Survey Regions: The Grunt Sculpin is found in REEF's Pacific US and Canada (PAC) survey region. It is common from Alaska to Puget Sound, with rarer sightings to the south in Oregon and California. Click here to see a distribution for this species in the REEF database.
We are honored to announce Ed Gullekson as our 2024 REEF Volunteer of the Year! Ed’s dedication to marine conservation, commitment to citizen science, and his willingness to help engage others in REEF’s mission make him a truly outstanding REEF member.
The Solomon Islands are one of the most intact and biologically rich oceanic archipelagos on Earth. In fact, the region was identified as a “Bright Spot” in a recent scientific study. The Solomon Islands were designated as a location where coral reefs are flourishing against the odds despite environmental pressure. Bilikiki Cruises has been running liveaboard scuba diving trips and cruises in the Solomon Islands for over 25 years. Their experienced crew know the best dive sites that the Solomon Islands has to offer.
KEY LARGO, FLA. – Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is excited to announce the 16th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Arts Festival, scheduled for April 24-27, 2025. This event uniquely combines invasive lionfish removal with vibrant local arts and conservation efforts, aiming to engage the community in ocean conservation through interactive and educational activities.
Event Schedule
*The exact details are still being finalized and will be shared once confirmed. More information with exact pricing will be available in June 2025. Due to the high demand for this trip, a full deposit will be required upon booking between now and then. However, we will offer a reduced cancellation fee when the final pricing is released.