The website belongs to the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), an organization dedicated to conserving oceans through citizen science education and research. Their main focus is on promoting the conservation of marine life, particularly coral reefs, by engaging volunteers in various projects such as fish surveys, monitoring programs, and invasive species control.
Some of their prominent initiatives include the Fish Survey Project, Golden Hamlet Club, Great Annual Fish Count, Smile Project (Stewardship Through Marine Investigation & Learning Experiences), Invertebrate Algae Monitoring, Snorkeling Surveys, and the Invasive Species Program.
Within these programs, they provide resources and tools for volunteers to submit data online or download offline data entry software. The collected data is then used for research analysis and creating reports on reef health statistics using geographic zone codes and maps.
They also publish a range of educational materials including publications related to reef data interpretation. Additionally, REEF organizes events like Lionfish Derbies where participants help collect and handle nonnative lionfish species while also offering workshops on handling lionfish jewelry.
One notable event is the Grouper Moon Project which focuses on protecting spawning aggregations of gulf groupers during their reproductive season. REEF's site provides information about becoming a program sponsor for various initiatives as well as past derby results for Lionfish events.
Overall, REEF aims to engage individuals in understanding ocean ecosystems through citizen science participation while advocating for sustainable practices to conserve marine resources.
