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REEF
Reef Environmental Education Foundation

www.reef.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To educate, enlist and enable divers and non-divers alike to become active stewards in the conservation of coral reefs and other marine habitats

Contact:
Office Manager
REEF
P.O. Box 246
Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 852-0030
Fax: (305) 852-0301
reefhq@reef.org

Geographical Focus:
International

Counties Served:
Del Norte, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Ventura

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation

Topic:
Rocky Intertidal, Endangered Species, Coral Reef

Educational Resources:
Brochures, Website, Field Survey Trips

Education Programs:
•  Large variety of books on marine life, especially fish
•  PADI Project AWARE Foundation and REEF curricula for teaching fish ID in a variety of regions around the US, Caribbean, Central America, and South America
•  FISH-O, a game for teaching fish ID for children
•  Fish Quiz videos and slides
•  CD-ROMs of creatures, coral, fish

Target Audiences:
Adult

Other Languages:
Written materials
Spanish

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
REEF Volunteer Fish Survey Program
  Description:
Recreational SCUBA divers collect data on fish populations by conducting surveys.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
SCUBA certification
  Commitment Required:
Flexible
  Application/Training:
Must join REEF to obtain an ID# (membership is free)
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
(305) 852-0030


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Fill orders, maintain membership database, respond to information requests, assist with staff duties, conduct fish seminars, volunteer with another local environmental group, conduct fish surveys, assist with special projects
Duration: about four months
  When Needed:
All year. Spring, summer, and fall semesters.
  Qualifications:
College-age, i.e. two to three years (at least) of college experience
  Application:
See website:
www.reef.org/intern.htm
  Number of Interns:
Two per semester
  Housing Provided:
Yes
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
Yes


Videos:
Free of charge and for purchase
•  Dive Into Fish (promotional for the Great Annual Fish Count event)
•  Quiz videos for each region

CD-Rom:
For purchase
•  Fish With Names Like
•  Reef Fish ID
•  Reef Creature ID
•  Reef Coral ID
•  Fishes of the Caribbean and Adjacent Waters

Slideshows:
For use on site or for purchase
We carry a slide set for each region. Please visit our website for a detailed explanation of all regions and merchandise.


This Resource Directory is a product of the California Coastal Commission's Public Education Program

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