Tweet Let’s guess, you didn’t get out on the water as much as you’d hoped this summer. In thinking through trips you could’ve or should’ve gone on, here’s 10 more to add to the list. 9-Day Supernatural Sea Kayaking in … Continue reading →
Tweet Today, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is embarking on the last leg of NOAA’s three-year mission to explore the deep Pacific Ocean when it heads to the Musicians Seamounts and the Hawaiian Islands. Starting September 7, you, too, can join … Continue reading →
Tweet Kriss, the ocean needs your help! Climate change. Overfishing. Habitat destruction. When I think about these and the many other challenges our ocean is currently facing, it’s easy to question how I can make an impact. The answer is … Continue reading →
Tweet Kriss, have you heard REEF’s latest exciting news? We’re expanding! Our important work to support marine conservation has experienced amazing growth over the last few years. Together we’re building on our legacy of 25 years of protecting the ocean. To … Continue reading →
Tweet Click the graphic Hawaiʻi community snapshots take the pulse of Hawaiʻi fishing communities using information about their fishing involvement. The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center has launched an online Community Snapshots Tool that describes 42 communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Each … Continue reading →
Tweet Dear Kriss, As I explore the oceans photographing our magnificent underwater world, I find myself reminiscing about the early days of REEF. We started with a simple idea, in a small, donated space in Key Largo, Florida. Today we … Continue reading →
Tweet The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Tuesday that they rejected a petition to list the Pacific bluefin tuna as an endangered species. A long list of environmental organizations combined efforts to submit a request in June 2016 for the species to be protected … Continue reading →
Tweet A scalloped hammerhead is released after being equipped with a satellite tag that will gather water temperature and depth information (Photo Credit: Mark Royer/Copyright © Mark Royer). The incidental capture of sharks in commercial fisheries targeting tuna and billfish … Continue reading →
Tweet Did you know that a single invasive lionfish can eat more than 10,000 native fish in just one year?* Though beautiful, invasive lionfish have devastating effects on ocean species and habitats outside of their native Indo-Pacific. REEF is leading the way in … Continue reading →
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 →
