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30 Years of Reef Check: From Global Survey to Global Conservation Organization

June 26, 2026

Reef Check was created in response to a critical gap in understanding the health of the world’s coral reefs. The program pioneered a new approach by training volunteer recreational divers…

Dive into Science Participants Advance Their Scientific Diving Journey

June 26, 2026

For Reef Check’s Dive into Science programs, 2026 has already been a year of remarkable progress. Across California, participants are advancing through dive training, scientific monitoring, and leadership development while…

Kelp Restoration Gets Underway in Oregon with Encouraging Signs of Recovery

June 26, 2026

In May, Reef Check Oregon welcomed a new cohort of volunteers to our community-led Kelp Forest Restoration program. This year’s training was especially rewarding because several of our restoration sites…

Reef Resilience: Conservation, Restoration, and Community Action with Reef Check Malaysia

June 26, 2026

Across Malaysia, Reef Check’s conservation teams and community partners continue to make meaningful progress in protecting and restoring coral reef ecosystems. From removing tons of harmful marine debris and repurposing…

New Reef Check Merch is Here!

June 26, 2026

We’re celebrating our anniversary in style with a new merchandise shop featuring vintage Reef Check logos and revived designs, a special 30th anniversary collection, regional gear for WA, OR, CA,…

Expanding the Community of Kelp Forest Monitors: The Integration of Fishing Communities into Reef Check Baja California

April 29, 2026

In March, two more fishing cooperatives were trained to monitor kelp forests. Made possible by the collaboration with COBI (Comunidad y Biodiversidad, A.C.), Reef Check Baja was invited to teach…