Tweet REEF’s first trip to the Galapagos earlier this year. REEF divers have a great time aboard the Solomon Islands Field Survey. Take a Dive Vacation That Counts with REEF! It’s not too late to join REEF … Continue reading →
Tweet The Grand Kankakee Marsh was one of the largest freshwater wetland complexes in the United States, the “Everglades of the North.” Learn about restoring portions of this natural wonder in the cover story of Outdoor Indiana magazine. Subscribe today. … Continue reading →
Tweet By Lad Akins, REEF Director of Special Projects Lad Akins accepting the award in China from Gourmand Founder Edouard Cointreau. The second edition of “The Lionfish Cookbook.” The 2017 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were held in China in May. … Continue reading →
Tweet By Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., Director of Science A diverse Caribbean coral reef. Photo by Daryl Duda. A marine citizen scientist collecting data for the REEF fish survey project. Photo by Jeffrey Haines. Map showing variation in numbers of fish … Continue reading →
Tweet By Lad Akins, REEF Director of Special Projects Onespot Rabbitfish, native to Asia Pacific. Photo by Florent Charpin. REEF’s rapid response team after removing the non-native rabbitfish from Dania Beach. In October 2016, REEF’s Rapid Response Team removed a … Continue reading →
TweetBy Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., Director of Science Invasive Lionfish are now found throughout the Tropical Western Atlantic region. Photo by Carol Cox. Earlier this year, a special issue of the scientific journal, Marine Ecology Progress Series, was published titled “Invasion … Continue reading →
Tweet RAPID RESPONSE FOR NON-NATIVE RABBITFISH Dear Kriss, Recently, REEF’s Rapid Response Team removed a non-native Onespot Rabbitfish from Florida waters within 24 hours of its reporting. The rabbitfish is the 36th non-native marine fish documented in Florida waters through REEF’s … Continue reading →
TweetBy Paul Humann, REEF Co-Founder This past Tuesday, REEF launched our Winter Fundraising campaign. Thank you to all who have already donated. If you haven’ yet given, we are asking for your help today! By giving a gift, you are … Continue reading →
TweetBy Emily Stokes, REEF Invasive Species Specialist REEF is exctied to announce the launch of our new Lionfish Sightings App – a free app designed specifically to connect divers to remove lionfish from the Tropical Western Atlantic. Report lionfish you … Continue reading →
TweetBe sure to check out the REEF online store for all of your holiday shopping needs! We have a great selection of field guide books, REEF surveying supplies, lionfish collecting gear, REEF swag, and the cutest collection of marine-themed plush … Continue reading →
Tweet Do you shop on Amazon? If so, we encourage you to use Amazon Smile. It’s the same Amazon experience, same products, prices, and service. And a portion of your purchases will be donated to REEF. Go to smile.amazon.com and select … Continue reading →
Tweet And now for something completely different – Ever wonder how you could use REEF’s amazing, online, publicly accessible database to answer some common questions you might have? Join REEF staff Ellie Splain and Janna Nichols for a free Fishinar … Continue reading →
Tweet We recently conducted the 2016 surveys on two important long-term monitoring projects in Washington State. Data have been processed, and results are available for viewing. One of the most surprising results was the high abundance of many species of … Continue reading →
Tweet Don’t miss these great Fishinars (www.REEF.org/fishinars) we are offering this fall! Tuesday, October 4th – Sea Saba Underwater with Amy Lee Wednesday, November 2nd – Digging Into Data: How to Use REEF’s Database with REEF staff Monday, Novemer … Continue reading →
TweetThe World’s Largest Marine Protected Area President Obama signed a proclamation that enlarged the Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument by 442,781 square miles bringing the entire protected area to 582,587 square miles. The Monument has the designation of being the largest … Continue reading →
TweetBy REEF Staff Do you think REEF is doing great work? Please take a few minutes to tell others about your experience with REEF! Your personal story and feedback help us gain visibility and help us improve. Please share your … Continue reading →
Tweet Soft Plastics – Every shape, color, size imaginable. Worms, lizards, crayfish, grubs, minnows, and even crabs all come in soft plastic versions. Soft plastic lures gained popularity with the success demonstrated by the original “rubber worm”, which is often … Continue reading →
Tweet TBF’s Gulf of Mexico Blue Marlin Satellite Tagging Expedition, staged out of Port Eads, which is 84.5 miles south of New Orleans, 24 miles south of the southernmost road in the state and only 5 miles from the 100 … Continue reading →
Tweet Do you remember where, when, and what you used to catch the first fish that got you “hooked” on fishing? Who were you with and how did that singular experience get you more involved with fishing and conservation? 2016 … Continue reading →
TweetSummer Billfish Magazine About to Hit the Docks! Look out for the next issue of Billfish to hit the streets this week. Awesome cover shot of the recent Satellite Tagging Expedition in the Gulf of Mexico, by the talented … Continue reading →
