This month, we say a fond farewell to David Ehlert, who served as REEF Campus Coordinator for the past four years. Originally from Kentucky, he first came to REEF as a Marine Conservation Intern during the summer of 2018. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, David returned to REEF for the summer of 2019 as the Education and Outreach Program Lead Intern. We were thrilled to have him officially join the staff in November 2019.
When diverse experiences are brought together and amplified, they become a movement, a force for change. You are invited to be a part of this movement and join the conversation, as we share and learn together about the importance of listening, understanding, and amplifying the voices and experiences of equity-deserving groups in marine conservation.
This holiday season, give the gift of healthy oceans by supporting REEF! Thanks to the support and dedication of members like you, REEF is using science, education, and research to protect the oceans, and inspiring people to take action for ocean conservation. We're so grateful to everyone who has made a donation this season. If you have not yet made a gift, please consider donating to REEF today. Your year-end contribution will help us keep our amazing momentum for marine conservation in the new year.
We're unwrapping a special treat for our December Fish of the Month: presenting the Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita!
Hang out in the sand with these burrow-dwelling gobies and their shrimp friends! Amy will highlight some of the common shrimpgobies of the Indo-Pacific and how to identify them.
Gorgeous Shrimpgoby photo by Amy Lee
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Fish Geek Extraordinaire, Jonathan Lavan, will take you on a trip around the world to marvel at the clever disguises of these hidden marine creatures.
Bargibanti's Pygmy Seahorse photo by Jonathan Lavan
The Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region holds plenty of surprises for fishwatchers. Catch one of our first Fishinars about this new region.
European Parrotfish photo by Carol Cox
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Poachers, snailfish, lumpsuckers...learn about all the weird fish the Pacific Northwest has to offer!
Marbled Snailfish photo by Greg Jensen
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This gorgeous destination is known for its biodiversity, endemic species, and large pelagic fish. Stacey will cover some of what you’re most likely to see while exploring the big blue.
King Angelfish photo by Carol Cox
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Fish in the Tropical and Indo-Pacific can look remarkably similar. Join us to discover the differences between these copycats.
Bengal Snapper photo by Paul Humann
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