PNW REEF: What's That Fish? Seattle area

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

The Faces of REEF: Edgar Graudins

REEF members are the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. A diverse community of divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts support our mission to conserve marine environments worldwide.

This month we highlight Edgar Graudins, a REEF member who lives in Washington. Since joining REEF nine years ago, he has conducted more than 140 surveys and achieved Expert Level status in the US Pacific Coast & Canada (PAC/PNW) survey region. We're thankful to Edgar for his dedication to conservation and passion for REEF's mission!

Upcoming REEF Trips: Check Out Curacao this Fall

2025 REEF Trips are filling up fast! A few spaces still remain on our REEF Trip to Curacao on November 1-8, 2025. This southern Caribbean island recently rated as one of the top 10 diving destinations by Scuba Diving magazine readers. The trip includes daily fish ID classes, five days of boat dives and unlimited shore diving! Divers and snorkelers alike will enjoy the cozy, casual atmosphere at LionsDive Resort. More info about this trip can be found here.

Making It Count - February 2025

Announcing the REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation!

We are thrilled to announce the new Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation at the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida. This state-of-the-art, interactive space will immerse visitors in the wonders of the ocean, sharing REEF’s mission and inspiring conservation action. This 4,000-square-foot, two-story facility will serve as a hub for marine conservation, education, and citizen science.

Fish of the Month: February 2025

Introducing our February Fish of the Month, the Bogue, Boops boops!

Survey Regions: The Bogue is found in REEF's Eastern Atlantic & Mediterranean (EAM) survey region. It is found along the coasts of Europe, Western Africa, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. Click here to see a distribution for this species in the REEF database.

Putting it to Work: Scientific impact of the Grouper Moon Project

The Grouper Moon Project is a conservation science partnership between REEF and the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE), with scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Oregon State University. The project is aimed at studying Nassau Grouper, Epinephelus striatus, a keystone species on Caribbean coral reefs. Since 2002, our team has studied the Nassau Grouper spawning aggregations in the Cayman Islands, which hosts some of the largest and last known gatherings of this endangered fish.

REEF to Unveil New Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation in Key Largo

Grand Opening Celebration Planned for June 7-8, 2025, Coinciding with World Ocean Day

KEY LARGO, FLA. – Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is excited to announce the grand opening of the REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation at the REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida. The public is invited to join a special grand opening celebration on June 7-8, 2025, coinciding with World Ocean Day.

Welcome to the Newest Golden Hamlet Club Member

Congratulations to Fred Hartner, who recently joined the Golden Hamlet Club! This distinguished group is made up of highly dedicated volunteers who have conducted 1,000 or more REEF surveys as part of the REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Project.

Save the Date: REEF Events in 2025

We are gearing up for an amazing year of conservation and celebrations, we hope you can join us at a REEF event this year. Save the date and check out details below!

REEF by the Sea - February 28 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL: REEF Sustainers receive an invitation to this annual event, held each spring in either California or Florida. For more information about donor recognition levels, visit this page.

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