Explore three distinct destinations in one trip, seeing everything Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia has to offer. This amazing trip will start off by spending 4 nights at Murex Manado Resort, where you will dive stunning walls, losing count of the number of species you see in one dive. You will then spend 3 nights at Murex Bangka Resort that will leave you with sensory overload, where the pristine reefs are teeming with life.
Tobago's unique location in the southern Caribbean results in rich biodiversity. Outflow from the Orinoco River in Venezuela feeds this area with an abundance of nutrients, which in turn attracts lots of fish. Tobago offers some of the healthiest reefs in the Tropical Western Atlantic. Manta Suites offers spectacular ocean views and a relaxing experience, while Tobago Dive Experience brings guests to the pristine, world-class reefs and clear waters.
Home to several of the most species-rich sites in REEF’s Tropical Western Atlantic database, Bonaire is legendary among underwater naturalists and REEF surveyors. This trip includes nine boat dives as well as unlimited shore diving opportunities throughout Bonaire's marine park. A rental vehicle is included with each room so participants may access many different shore-diving sites. Bonaire is an excellent place to expand your knowledge of Caribbean fish species alongside other marine life enthusiasts.
Known as one of the best-preserved marine areas in the Caribbean, Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is a marine park located in the southeastern portion of Cuba known for its high fish diversity and biomass. A variety of marine habitats including patch reefs, seagrass, and mangroves surround the islands, providing important nursery areas for many juvenile fish species. Large fish such as snapper, grouper, and sharks are frequent sightings for divers in this area, and the barrier reefs have a fantastic abundance of hard and soft coral and sponges.
Diving in St. Eustatius consists of a variety of diverse habitats including walls, wrecks, patch reefs and rocky outcroppings. Because large-scale tourism has not yet arrived in Statia, it's rare to encounter other divers on the same site and the reefs tend to be in great condition. Healthy reefs and abundant fish life await surveyors, who will love Scubaqua's safety-oriented approach to diving.
Fiji is known as a hotspot for diving, with massive schools of pelagics such as Bigeye Trevally, Scad, and Barracuda, Gray Reef and Whitetip Reef Sharks, and unusual creatures like the Leaf Scorpionfish and Ornate Ghost Pipefish. Fiji's Bligh Waters even has a dive site called Humann Nature, named after REEF Co-Founder Paul Humann! The luxurious NAI'A is world-renowned for her crew of experienced Fijian divers and sailors known for their friendliness and expertise.
Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for every diver. Comfortable accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and just steps from Reef Divers with daily morning and afternoon boat dives. The reefs and dive sites are healthy with abundant marine life due to the island’s population and a relatively small number of diver visitors each year.
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
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!
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.