Reef Check / Get Involved / Membership
Keep up with Reef Check and the people working to protect our oceans. Get updates on our latest research, volunteer dives, conservation projects, events, and ways to get involved.
Join the Reef Check community and see how science, local action, and people like you are helping reefs and kelp forests around the world.
We may use your ZIP/postal code and country to send you more relevant updates, such as Reef Check events, volunteer opportunities, and activities in your area. We respect your inbox and your privacy—we’ll never spam you or sell, rent, or share your personal information.
We’re on the ’gram! Follow us today for an even deeper dive with a social connection.
Sep 30
Protect what’s still alive, restore what we’ve lost.
The foundation of all conservation work is science. We need baselines for reef health and to understand how they are changing to make the case for preservation and restoration.
We have coral programs running in many places, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Panama, and Hawai’i. Want to see all locations? Head to our website to find a Reef Check team near you!
It’s the last day of Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. Life is better in color @coral_org
📸: @kogia_org @zoelower @nessimstevenson
#coralbleaching #oceanconservation #scubadiving #reefrestoration
Sep 29
Our film, Holdfast Together, is playing at the Carmel International Film Festival on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 am!
Check out the event details at our link and grab a ticket to join the fun.
Big thanks to @seatrees @sunflowerstarlab @p.u.r.p_707 and @alecwalshvisuals for collaborating to create this piece!
#kelpforest #reefrestoration #marinebiology #underwatervideography
Sep 28
Our 2026 Reef Check merch design is available now!
Thank you to Ismely De la Mora, a graphic designer and supporter in Ensanda, Mexico. The design is perfect!
We can’t wait to see people wearing these pieces and spreading awareness about our program.
Grab a shirt, hat, or tote, among many other items, at our link in bio.
Thank you @dela.berry for your design!
#nonprofit #scubadiver #kelpforest #marinebiology
Congrats to the newest group of Reef Check Kelp Forest Monitoring divers! This group completed the NorCal training in Fort Bragg last weekend. Great job everyone, looking forward to diving with you all this season!
Congratulations to our Northern California Tribal Cohort #1 participants for completing their @nauiworldwide Advanced Scuba Diver course! We had gorgeous conditions at Van Damme State Beach
@reefcheckfoundation
Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft
#reefcheckcalifornia #bullkelp #mpamonitoring #reefcheckfoundation