February 23, 2011 “Today, in cooperation with the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Reef Relief Policy and Programs Director Paul G. Johnson presented a resolution in recognition and praise to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, it’s staff and volunteers in the rescue and release of cold stunned sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico last […]
This past Saturday, Reef Relief hosted a clean up along the Salt Ponds in Little Hamaca City Park. Volunteers from the USS Monterey joined with Reef Relief staff and the KWHS Reef Relief Club to removed 551 pounds of debris.
Coming Soon Coral Camp‘11 Enjoy your Summer, Exploring Coral Reefs & our Amazing Marine Ecology wit Reef Relief. Learn about reef creatures such as Sharks, Sea Turtles, Dolphins and Fish. During the summer months Reef Relief offers a unique opportunity for children 6-12 years of age to learn about coastal environments, the basics of ocean […]
The Social and Environmental Research Institute (SERI) is conducting research in Puerto Rico on coral reefs and tourism. We are documenting the degree to which snorkelers and divers engage in behavior that could be damaging to the coral reefs of Puerto Rico. They will also measure the effectiveness of reef etiquette messages at changing people’s […]
This Friday from the National Council for Science and the Environment’s ‘Our Changing Oceans’ conference in Washington DC. Broadcast about oil spill effects from 2-3pm ET. From 3-4p ET, and a look at climate change effects on the oceans. www.sciencefriday.com
Sunday Jan. 8th, doors open 1pm. 2pm The Great Squeeze, An award winning film on sustainability (http://www.thegreatsqueeze.com/ ) Our dependence on cheap and abundant fossil fuels has been feeding the engine of our economic system for the past 200 years. Although it has lifted modern civilizations to new heights, prosperity has come at a tremendous […]
Reef Fact: The Longsnout seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) can be found in mangroves, seagrass beds and on gorgonians. During the night, this species stops feeding and swimming, wrapping its tail around a holdfast and remaining there until dawn. Learn more about them on the Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department homepage.
FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Marine Sanitation Device Discharge Regulations, Effective December 27, 2010. Click here to find out details about the new regulations
Reef Relief Events, November 1 – 7 Reef Relief Environmental Center Open House Monday – Friday 11/1-11/5 Reef Relief will host a week long “Explore the Reef” Open House, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, at the Reef Relief Environmental Center at 631 Greene Street in Key West, behind the Conch Republic Seafood Company. The […]
This Sunday, 10/10/10, in every corner of the globe, groups will gather to support solutions to the climate change crisis. From solar panels to community gardens, wind turbines to bike workshops, we’ll start to change our world from the bottom up. Oceana will be sponsoring a Key West event to collect hand written letters to […]