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Get the latest news and information about how we’re contributing to the global effort to save and preserve our coral reefs.
Follow us around the world on our mission of education through exploration.
Next July, join Reef Check Board Member Linden Wolbert (aka Mermaid Linden), videographers Justin Lutsky and Abbey Blake from Submerge, and Reef Check EcoDiver Trainer Dr. Ahmed Shawky for an…
Corals: A guide to the identification of the main genera of coral reef builders of the Indo-Pacific Region is now available on Amazon! Gianfranco Rossi of Reef Check Italia published…
This year’s International Coastal Clean-up Day in Malaysia saw a whopping 41,014 kg (90,422 lbs) of trash removed from beach and underwater clean-ups. Marine debris is one of the greatest…
Did you know the first ever Reef Check survey was conducted in Kaua’i, Hawai’i, USA? Reef Check is happy to announce that we are coming back to the place it…
Reef Check’s Dive into Science Program is gaining momentum with a string of great successes taking place this season! Several cohorts have completed their Open Water and Advanced dive courses,…
Reef Check Foundation was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This grant is part of an investment announced by Governor Gavin Newsom in…
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Many of our team members are affected by the Southern California wildfires.
These fires, fueled by prolonged drought and erratic weather patterns linked to climate change, are a stark reminder of the urgent need for environmental action.
We will continue fighting climate change by restoring vital ecosystems like kelp forests and coral reefs, which absorb carbon and protect biodiversity. There is still time to make change.
Support relief efforts and stay updated:
@losangelesfiredepartment
@lafdfoundation
📸: @karimiliya @kogia_org
#ClimateAction #WildfireRelief #SouthernCalifornia #OceanHealth #ReefCheck #ClimateCrisis
755kg of ghost nets removed 👻
Garmin Malaysia and Reef Check Malaysia joined forces to protect Malaysia’s marine ecosystems, removing an impressive 755kg of ghost nets—far surpassing their initial 100kg target!
This initiative, conducted across Pulau Besar, Pulau Aur, and other islands, empowered local communities through specialized training for underwater cleanups. The nets were also upcycled into stylish clutches, thanks to a collaboration with The Sea Monkey Project. This initiative not only protects marine ecosystems but also fosters community awareness and innovation.
We are so proud of this team! Stay up to date by following @reefcheckmalaysia
#MarineConservation #GhostNet #DiveAgainstDebris #CleanUpDive #ReefCheck #ScubaDiver #Scuba #NonProfit #Sustainability #Malaysia #Garmin
Swipe to see side-by-side kelp forest revival 2022-2024 😍
Kelp forests are essential marine ecosystems, but along the West Coast, they’ve faced devastation from extreme warm-water events and exploding purple urchin populations. Over the years, Reef Check, alongside local communities and commercial divers, targeted urchin removal in Big Sur to save these underwater forests.
💡The Impact
At one site where urchin densities exceeded 26 per square meter, divers reduced this to just 4–5. The results were astounding: bull kelp densities skyrocketed from near zero in 2022 to rivaling healthy forests by 2024.
This success shows early intervention can reverse damage. With continued efforts, we can protect remaining kelp forests and revive lost ones, supporting the survival of marine life depending on these vital habitats.
Read more about it at our 🔗
#KelpForest #ReefCheck #Urchin #OceanHealth #MarineConservation #MarineBiology #OceanConservation #ScubaDiver #ScubaDiving #CitizenScience #NonProfit
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
A huge thanks to the awesome volunteers who came out to help survey 3 sites in Point Arena!
🎥: @halcyon_offshore
