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REEF Classes at the Vancouver Aquarium

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is excited to announce a series of REEF Fish and Invertebrate ID Classes to be held at the Vancouver Aquarium on the 20th - 22nd of November!   The courses are free of charge and open to all. They've been offered previously at several locations in Washington and Oregon and hundreds of divers have attended.

Besides the basic REEF fish and invertebrate ID courses, we'll also be offering the new Advanced Fish ID course. 

Tired of not knowing what you're looking at on your underwater adventures?  Are you an existing REEF surveyor looking to learn more.  Learn how to identify many of our Pacific NW Fish and Invertebrates in these fun, informative and FREE classes.  Also learn how to do REEF surveys. This class will change the way you dive!

We use common names, not scientific names, and focus on how to ID each critter. Classes help divers learn how to become citizen scientists and monitor Pacific NW marine life on their recreational dives. Data gathered goes into an online database that is used by students, researchers, scientists, and resource agencies.  For more information, click here.

 

  • Classes are free but you must register.
  • Instructor: Janna Nichols
  • Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver BC
  • Introduction to Fish ID, Thursday November 20th, 5-9 PM 
  •  Introduction to Invertebrate ID, Friday November 21st, 5-9 PM 
  • Advanced Fish ID, Saturday November 22nd, 9 AM - 1 PM 
  • If you are an existing REEF surveyor interested in taking the Advanced Level 3 or Expert Level 4/5 exam, let us know.
  • More info and signups here: http://www.pnwscuba.com/critterwatchers/classes.htm

    • A big thanks to the Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation for sponsoring these classes.