Seagrass Ecosystems Key Points -What is it? -Where do you find it? -Seagrass vs Seaweed -Root system -Species in Florida -Epiphytes -Threats Activities: Worksheet 1: Seagrass vs Seaweed Worksheet 1-Seagrass...

Lesson 3: Mangrove Ecosystems Key Points: -What is a mangrove? -How are they different from other plants? -Where are mangroves found? -What is a propagule? -Red, Black, and White mangroves...

Topic: Coral Reefs Key Points: -What is Coral? -Symbiotic Relationships -What type of reefs are there? -Coral Spawning -Benefits of Coral Reefs -How are our corals doing? -Threats to coral...

ECOSYSTEMS AND FOOD CHAINS: FACEBOOK LIVE LESSON : https://www.facebook.com/396247877070277/videos/512266676058504/ Key Points of Lesson: -Biomes/habitats -What is an ecosystem -Types of ecosystems in the world -Types of ecosystems in the ocean -Abiotic...

“Ana Zangroniz, Miami-Dade County Extension Agent at UF/IFIS Sea Grant Extension, joined Coral Restoration Foundation for its December “Sips and Science” lecture. The dynamic scientist used humor to discuss what...

“Coral reefs are not doomed. Although human activities threaten the iconic ecosystems in many different ways, scientists maintain that reefs can continue to thrive with the right assistance. A study...

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51285103?fbclid=IwAR1xVl8Qo49SCG1IWaQaNGa5UwDV5EnLAeraYZoiLtQCP1IWUkuvhPgNh98 “Plastic pollution can build up in the bodies of seabirds, adding to the threats they face in the wild, according to a new study. Researchers fed plastic pellets to...

Our Sugarloaf clean-up this past Saturday, January 25th was a success!! Reef Relief and volunteers met at the Jumping Bridge in Sugarloaf and cleaned up the area from 10am-12pm. 732...

🎉We have some Clean-Ups coming up! First up is the Sugarloaf Clean-Up January 25th and another at Cow Key Channel January 26th! On our Reef Relief Facebook you can sign up under...

Link: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/turtle-recovering-at-sc-aquarium-after-ingesting-at-least-136-pieces-of-plastic?fbclid=IwAR2vZKTvPWsQuF07xPrgsaME0iqgB7bfbYZBlWrhO0QS9ut-0Jd3Kz6RG2Y “CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – It’s no secret that single-use plastics hurt wildlife. But caregivers at the South Carolina Aquarium didn’t expect to find a young sea turtle ingest more...

Looking for a fun, adventurous, and educational activity for your child to participate in over MLK weekend? Sign them up for Coral Camp! This year, Reef Relief is offering a...

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46420736 Some of the world’s most unusual sharks and rays are on the brink of extinction because of threats such as commercial fishing, scientists have said. A shark that uses...

A 14-year-long oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico verges on becoming one of the worst in U.S. history An aerial image of an oil slick in the Gulf of...

Help us Clean Up the Florida Keys!! Check out the links below for details about the clean ups happening in September and October. We need all the help we can...

Over the decades, billions of gallons of partially treated sewage have flushed their way from South Florida toilets to the Atlantic Ocean. Six plants jettisoned wastewater from outfall pipes in...

To: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Re: Reef Relief statement regarding the proposed Goliath Grouper rules Reef Relief publicly opposes any type of harvest on the critically endangered Goliath...

This Wednesday, June 21st at 5:30 pm at City Hall, the Commissioners are holding a workshop to discuss parking needs and the proposed parking garage solution. Our fight is not...

Congratulations to this year’s Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Unsung Heroes, including Reef Relief’s nominee Maggie Howes! CFFK honored the tremendous efforts of 96 volunteers at the 2017 Unsung...

Sign Up Today for Spring Break Coral Camp! Campers 6 -12 years of age explore and learn about our surrounding marine environment through exciting educational activities at the Reef Relief...