REEF Fish Survey Dive Trip

Schedule

Fri Oct 21 2022 at 09:15 am to 05:00 pm

Location

Rainbow Reef Dive Center | Key Largo, FL

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Join us October 21st!
Scientists, researchers and conservation organizations rely on data regarding where different species of fish are thriving and where invasive species are having a negative impact. This enables them to study different fish species and to offer advice about where humans are having a major impact and what can be done about it. Unfortunately, there are far too few scientists to constantly monitor and survey these fish!
Rainbow Reef has partnered with the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), who have generated one of the largest marine life databases in the world. Through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project, REEF educates recreational divers on how to properly survey for fish on each of their dives. They can then contribute this information on numbers and species of fish to the database used by scientists and researchers world-wide. In 2020 the database surpassed 250,000 surveys conducted by over 16,000 volunteer divers.
Rainbow Reef is excited to introduce our divers to this program and give them the chance to start their own “lifetime fish list” while learning about fish identification and contributing to this important work.

Each Fish Survey Trip will consist of the following:
**Orientation and Fish ID class at REEF headquarters or in the Rainbow Reef classroom**
The event begins with a morning class and orientation at 9:15am, followed by a two tank afternoon dive trip to find and survey all of the amazing species that can be found on our reefs! It will include a starter pack for your fish survey adventures including a dive slate, underwater survey materials and a quick reference for Fish ID in the Tropical Western Atlantic. Cost for the class, materials and dives is just $125!
You can also obtain your Fish ID certification as part of this process! Simply complete a PADI knowledge review that will be provided by one of our specialty instructors and you can add to your collection of PADI specialties with an extra certification charge.
Children are welcome! They need to be at least 10 years old to dive (certified Juniors) and can participate in expanding their knowledge of marine life!
Call to reserve your spot: (305) 451-7171
**If you'd like to receive special invites to all of our upcoming Conservation Events please email [email protected] to be added to the list.**
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Where is it happening?

Rainbow Reef Dive Center, 100 Ocean Dr, Key Largo, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Rainbow Reef Dive Center

Host or Publisher Rainbow Reef Dive Center

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