This is YOUR chance to turn a donation of $10 into much more for REEF. America's Giving Challenge is a 30-day competition (ends November 6th) that allows causes such as REEF to compete for cash awards by inspiring the most people to donate to their cause. We are asking all of our members to donate $10 (or more) online here sometime before the Challenge ends -- ideally on one of two target dates, Friday October 16th or Saturday October 24.
Just when you thought you had it all figured out, you realize there is more to learn. A few years ago, scientists working on Blue Rockfish genetics discovered that there were actually two species of Blues. After fishermen bagged both types off Eureka, California, and were able to correctly separate them by appearance, Drs. Tom Laidig and Milton Love wondered if they could be correctly identified by divers underwater, and in what range and depth they are found. What a perfect project for our west coast REEF surveyors.
REEF Field Surveys are not just another dive vacation. These eco-trips offer divers and snorkelers the chance to really get to know the critters that are seen underwater. In mid-July Paul Humann lead a Field Survey trip to the fairly remote group of Caribbean Islands in Grenada and the Grenadines and the participants were rewarded with many exciting finds. The group was a mixture of expert, intermediate and beginning REEF fish surveyors, and it was a great opportunity for everyone to learn and have fun.
Package includes: 7 nights ocean suite (pp/double), 6 days of 2x1‐hour 2‐tank boat trips, unlimited shore diving, free dive computer rental, full meal or breakfast plan, tax & service, airport transfers, welcome cocktail, wifi! Free meal plan day, free night & free dive day included!
$1705 pp double diver (one bedroom suite); $1690 pp 2-bedroom oceanfront suite (quad occupancy), great for 1 couple and 2 singles (the previously published rate of $1580 pp double occ diver ocean room is SOLD OUT);
Package includes a week of unlimited diving and accommodations aboard this brand new, luxury liveaboard, all meals and snacks while onboard, and IVA tax.
The Sea of Cortez has an abundance of life, including whale sharks, whales, sharks, a wide diversity of reef fish and colorful invertebrates including many nudibranches. Water temperature in October will be about 80F. The Rocio del Mar liveaboard travels to the northern islands of the Sea of Cortez and it is the only vessel that visits this area.
Package Includes: 8 days - 7 nights in a fully equipped apartment Buddy Dive Resort, 7 days rental vehicle (double cabin pick-up truck or van), 6 days of unlimited air fills plus 6 boat dives, Free Nitrox, American style breakfast buffet daily, Welcome Drink, Manager's Rum Punch Party, Airport transfers, All Government Taxes
$851 pp (sext occupancy in 3-bedroom) to $1129 pp (double occupancy in a 1-bedroom)
+ $250 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.
Includes: standard accommodations (upgrades available) at Amoray Dive Resort, 7 two-tank boat dives. Additional fees include meals and transfers.
$915 pp double diver to $1120 pp double (apartment)
+ $300 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.
Package includes: r/t airport to hotel transfers from Cozumel Airport; 7 nights standard accommodation at the Safari Inn, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, taxes.
$575 pp double diver
+ $250 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.
Package includes: Lodging in superb rooms, with: private bath, hot and cold water, satellite TV, A/C, telephone with direct access for international or collect calls, and private ocean view balcony • Transfers from port of arrival and vice versa in our modern buses • Tropical welcome cocktail • All meals for each night of your stay, accompanied by a soft drink, iced tea, lemonade, water or coffee; (A la cart or buffet depending on occupancy) • Internet access (first hour free) • Three dives daily, including: weights, air tanks and boat ride to the dive site, with specialized SUBWAY WATER SP
Package Inclusions: Seven nights on board the Sun Dancer II, all meals and beverages (including well brands of alcohol and Belikin beer), transfers from/to Belize International Airport, five and ½ days of diving up to five dives per day, other standard Dancer Fleet services and amenities.
$1895 (deluxe cabins) to $2095 (master cabin)
+ $150 REEF Program Fee per diver will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminars, survey materials, and data management.
Trip purpose – Study Lionfish invasion and to capture and dissect lionfish specimens.