Share your passion for ocean conservation and citizen science as a REEF Ocean Ambassador. Ambassadors are dedicated REEF members who actively engage and inspire others to protect marine environments through REEF’s citizen science programs. Ocean Ambassadors make a lasting impact by connecting people in their communities to ocean conservation. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for the oceans.
How do I become an Ocean Ambassador? | Why become an Ocean Ambassador? | Ocean Ambassador Opportunities
How do I join the Ocean Ambassador Program?
Let us know about your involvement in our citizen science programs or Ocean Ambassador Opportunities (see below) by emailing oceanambassadors@REEF.org. If you would like some REEF contact cards, please order here.
Are you interested in getting your organization involved with Ocean Ambassadors? Check out our Conservation Partner program, designed for organizations who are enthusiastic about sharing REEF's marine conservation work with others.
Why become an Ocean Ambassador?
- Take your love for oceans and REEF a step further
- You can make a difference! Ocean Ambassadors serve as a catalyst for marine citizen science through outreach and education activities
- Build community with other ocean lovers and connect with people who share your interests
- Give back to marine life. As an Ocean Ambassador, you’ll encourage others to get involved in marine conservation and engage with REEF programs
- Serve as an on-the-ground leader for ocean conservation
Looking for ways to get involved? Jump into an Ocean Ambassador Opportunity!
Ocean Ambassador Opportunities include outreach activities, teaching classes or workshops, hosting events like Fishinar viewings, organizing fundraisers, and more. Check out the list of Ocean Ambassador Opportunities below for ideas! Most importantly, Ocean Ambassadors help connect individuals who want to learn about the ocean and become involved with REEF. Ocean Ambassador Opportunities are activities that ambassadors participate in to support marine conservation through REEF programs. To take your action to the next step, please email oceanambassador@REEF.org to coordinate with a staff member.
- Host a Fishinar viewing event
- Teach a Fish ID class
- Organize a group survey dive or snorkel
- Mentor new surveyors
- Administer Experience Level tests
- Analyze the REEF database for trends and interesting information
- Organize lionfish removal events, such as a REEF Sanctioned Lionfish Derby
- Teach a Lionfish Collecting & Handling Workshop or Lionfish Jewelry Workshop
- Report lionfish and native predator interactions
Ocean Explorers Education Program
- Promote REEF fundraising campaigns (Facebook fundraiser, sharing REEF fundraising emails with friends)
- Post on Facebook groups about their involvement (ex. Picture of their fish ID class)
- Share REEF social media posts on their accounts
- Represent REEF at outreach events in your area
- Present information about REEF programs (presentation provided by REEF)
