REEF.org Survey Dive
REEF.org has been engaging citizen scientists all over the globe to monitor fish and invertebrate populations for years, and now it’s your chance to get involved and dive with purpose!
We have a diver limit of 4 people and sign up is on a first come first serve basis.
Reef Check - Washington: Ocean Dives
Reef Check is coming to Washington for the first time in history. There will be four online virtual classes followed by two weekends of diving in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area for the Reef Check training and certification. Space is very limited for this first training
Reef Check - Washington: Virtual Training Session 4
Reef Check is coming to Washington for the first time in history. There will be four online virtual classes followed by two weekends of diving in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area for the Reef Check training and certification. Space is very limited for this first training
Reef Check - Washington: Virtual Training Session 3
Reef Check is coming to Washington for the first time in history. There will be four online virtual classes followed by two weekends of diving in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area for the Reef Check training and certification. Space is very limited for this first training
Coral Reef Alliance
Join us for a Deep Discussion with Chelsea Eareckson from Coral Reef Alliance to learn about watershed restoration in Maui! Learn about the work that Coral Reef Alliance is doing in the midslope region in West Maui, restoring the watershed to prevent harmful runoff from reaching coral reefs and restore native vegetation.
Reef Check - Washington: Virtual Training Session 2
Reef Check is coming to Washington for the first time in history. There will be four online virtual classes followed by two weekends of diving in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area for the Reef Check training and certification. Space is very limited for this first training
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 8
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover surgeonfish and "other" species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Reef Check - Washington: Virtual Training Session 1
Reef Check is coming to Washington for the first time in history. There will be four online virtual classes followed by two weekends of diving in the Seattle/Tacoma, WA area for the Reef Check training and certification. Space is very limited for this first training
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 8
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover surgeonfish and "other" species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 7
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover gobies, hawkfish, jacks, lizardfish, parrotfish, scorpionfish & surgeonfish species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 6
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover unicornfish, triggerfish, squirrelfish, soldierfish, snapper & emperor species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 5
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover wrasse species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 4
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover chubs, eels, damselfish & filefish species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 3
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover angelfish, boxfish, goatfish, chromis, porcupine & pufferfish species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Humpback Whales of the Silver Banks
While visitors to the Silver Bank are thrilled by the number of whales and the variety of surface behaviors, it is the opportunity to safely join them in the water that is so unique. Being in the whales’ own environment, eye to eye in the ocean can be life changing.
The Silver Bank is part of the much larger Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic. This is one of very few places on Earth where swimming with humpback whales is officially sanctioned, permitted and regulated. As a Marine Protected Area, all activities, including swimming, are subject to very specific regulations. These serve several purposes. First and foremost they protect the whales, but they also provide you with the best chance of a lasting and meaningful encounter.
Want a teaser? Check this out: “Humpback Highlights from the Silver Bank: How Amazing is This?"
Trivia Night and Social Hour: Marine ID
Join Shannon and Brenda for our monthly Trivia night and Social Hour. This month's trivia is based off our Marine ID series, this is a great opportunity to review species covered while competing and socializing with other Blue Endeavors members. There is limited space available so make sure and sign up soon! Trivia night will normally be the third Thursday of every month, mark you calendar.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 2
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will cover butterflyfish and blenny species as surveyed by REEF.org.
Intro to Boating: Nautical Knots!
Grab your rope and join us for a a hands on nautical knot webinar with Captain Gary Kulibert. Gary is the founder of Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy with extensive training, education, and experience with both state and federal agencies. His work involved developing training programs, providing assistance in conference planning, and was, and is, a featured speaker at national seminars. He was awarded a Bronze Metal by United States Environmental Protection Agency for his service in developing a CBT based-interactive training program.
Marine ID: Hawaii Session 1
Join Celine and Megan as they delve into the world of tropical, Hawaiian reef fishes! This series will focus on species recorded by REEF.org through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project. In this session, they will provide an introduction and overview of citizen science and REEF.org, in addition to reviewing sea turtle species of the Hawaiian Islands.
Coral Bleaching Response Project
As the shallow water of the world’s oceans continue to experience warmer waters due to climate change, and mass coral bleaching events become more common, it is imperative that we develop new methodologies to mitigate coral death. Dr. Aileen Maldonado will be joining us for a Deep Discussion about the challenges the coral reefs are facing, and some of the proposed methodologies that need to be tested as response protocols to the ever increasing mass bleaching events.
MISS: Minorities in Shark Sciences
Jasmin Graham is the Co-Founder of Organization for Women of Color in Science called MISS, Minorities in Shark Sciences. Through this organization, these women promote diversity and inclusion in shark science and encourage women of color to push through barriers to create an equitable path forward in the study of marine science. Learn about her journey into the sciences and various resources available to help women of color on their path.
"My driving motivation for everything I do," notes Graham, "is that I want to leave the world better than I found it. That's why I do conservation work, that's why I work so hard on diversity and inclusion initiatives, and that's why I'm a scientist."
How to Leverage Social Media for Positive Environmental Impact: Marketing Mother Earth
The future of the ocean and our future are inextricably linked and we need everyone to act on climate. Join Emy Kane, the Senior Director of Digital and Communications from Lonely Whale, for a presentation and group discussion to learn how to leverage social media to drive measurable actions that support persistent impact and how to build a community of diverse supporters to help mobilize.
#StopSucking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91-23B8yCg
Trivia Night and Social Hour
Join Shannon, Vince and Brenda for our new monthly Trivia night and Social Hour. This month’s trivia night is based off of our Marine ID series, this is a great opportunity to review species covered while competing and socializing with other Blue Endeavors members. There is limited space available so make sure and sign up soon!
Partner Webinar - Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Tanker's Reef Project
Divers needed for kelp restoration in Monterey! Join this kickoff webinar for the Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project at Tanker's Reef in Monterey. Keith Rootsaert, Marc Shargel and Genevieve Rohe will present an introduction to the project and ways for divers to cull urchins and restore native kelp forests in an organized and scientifically meaningful program beginning in April 2021.
Ocean Defenders Alliance: Organizing to Clean-Up Our Oceans
Learn how Ocean Defenders Alliance (ODA). ODA organizes volunteers, both from shore and in the water, on the removal of man-made debris ranging from every kind of abandoned fishing gear to plastic trash. The large majority of this active work is done at sea, from aboard our 50-foot vessel donated by television celebrity Bob Barker and named after him: Mr. Barker's LegaSea. The boat crews are volunteer deckhands, mechanics, divers, and our captain is ODA Founder and President Kurt Lieber. Our team's primary action goal: Remove manmade pollution from the oceans, leaving marine habitat and wildlife in a safe and thriving environment.
The Planetary Threat of Marine Plastic Pollution
This Q&A style webinar delves into one of the greatest threats, not just to our oceans, but to our planet. We’ve been told that it’s consumers fault and yet even as we try to change there are road blocks. So if not the consumer, then who and how do we go on from here? Join us as we seek those answers and more with our guest, Dr Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez, one of the worlds foremost experts on plastic pollution.
Intro to Boating and Buoyancy
Please join us for an introduction to boating and specifically, buoyancy with Captain Gary Kulibert. Gary is the founder of Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy with extensive training, education, and experience with both state and federal agencies. His work involved developing training programs, providing assistance in conference planning, and was, and is, a featured speaker at national seminars. He was awarded a Bronze Metal by United States Environmental Protection Agency for his service in developing a CBT based-interactive training program.
Eelgrass meadows sustain life in the Salish Sea
Join us as we delve into the biology, ecology and conservation of seagrasses in the Salish Sea.
REEF.org Survey Dive
REEF.org has been engaging citizen scientists all over the globe to monitor fish and invertebrate populations for years, and now it’s your chance to get involved and dive with purpose!
We have a diver limit of 4 people and sign up is on a first come first serve basis.