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2025 Year in Review

December 18, 2025

As the year comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your support. Thanks to our global network of volunteers, donors, and partners, 2025 has been…

Kelp Forest Monitoring Program: A Massive Team Effort Results in a Record Year

December 18, 2025

On December 10th, Reef Check finished their 2025 kelp forest survey season. This was our 20th season surveying kelp forest, and for the first time, we completed over 200 surveys…

Dive into Science: Year of Growth, Leadership and Ocean Stewardship

December 18, 2025

This year has been one of our most impactful yet, with Dive into Science programs flourishing across the state of California. Through our programs with the Tribal communities of Tolowa…

Ready to “Freeze Off” for the Reefs?

December 18, 2025

Want an excuse to run into cold water and help protect reefs and kelp forests at the same time? We’ve got you. Reef Check and our friends at Surf-fur are…

Reef Check’s 2026 Winter Webinar Series

December 15, 2025

We have lined up some amazing talks for you to get your Reef Check fix over the long winter months. The following is what’s ahead for our Winter Webinar Series.

Reef Check Conducts First-Ever Kelp Forest Crossover Course in Hawai’i

October 30, 2025

Members of Reef Check’s Kelp Forest Monitoring Program traveled to Kailua Kona, Hawai‘i, for the inaugural Kelp Forest Crossover Training, becoming certified EcoDivers and supporting coral reef resiliency in the…