fish identification

What has your experience been on actually using digital copies of the "Humann" (New World Publications; fishid.com) books? We're accustomed to carrying 10 to 15 pounds of their books on trips, but that's increasingly unwieldy. How practical are the PDFs on an iPad for the post-dive lunchtime...

Join REEF and Olympus Dive Center in hosting a fish identification and surveying workshop in North Carolina! This is a fun way to get in the water, learn new things, and help gather data on our marine ecosystems. REEF will be teaching an identification class on the most common fish seen in the...

REEF Field Survey Trips are eco-vacations led by marine life experts. Each trip features daily dives and fish ID classes for both beginners and experienced surveyors. Divers, snorkelers, and families are all welcome. If you're looking for a Caribbean getaway this spring, the upcoming REEF Field...

REEF Field Survey Trips are eco-vacations led by marine life experts. Each trip features daily dives and fish ID classes for both beginners and experienced surveyors. Divers, snorkelers, and families are all welcome. If you're looking for a trip to start the new year, there is still space on our...

We released a new video on A Diver's Life as we passed 1000 YouTube subscribers. In this episode we took advantage of a drop in the wind to dive a seldom dove site at Kite Beach. The absence of diver and fisherman on this site has helped rejuvenate the reef. Beautiful blue parrotfish, hawksbill...

Join REEF Tuesday October 27, at 8pm Eastern, for a Fishinar on what fish to look for in Cuba. Presented by Christy Semmens, dive into the interesting and diverse fish community that can be found around this island; including the Golden Fairy Basslet! Fishinars are short, free marine life...

Found this fish in Saba at the beginning of the month hiding under a coral overhang at around 50 feet. It was around one inch in length and fairly unbothered by my presence. Based on size, I'd guess it's a juvenile, but that could be an incorrect assumption. I've been searching and searching but...

Head to History of Diving Museum on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm for a FREE presentation! Have you ever wondered what opportunities there are to get involved with researching and preserving your local environment and its creatures? Join Carlos and Allison Estape as they provide examples of how...

Will your club, group or shop be hosting a Great Annual Fish Count ID class or survey dives in June / July? If so, let's get your event on the GAFC calendar! The GAFC website has been revamped, and you'll find all the info here: GAFC Home - Great Annual Fish Count - Reef Environmental Education...

(I'm sorry if something similar has been posted before or if this is the wrong place to ask. Please link me to the right case if so) I'm a beginning diver and an avid snorkeler, who recently got a GoPro to create memories of the stuff I see. Now, I've got a couple hundred hours of videos and...