Win A Trip To Los Angeles!

Don’t think you can make it to Reef Check’s Reef Rescue Gala this year? Think again! In preparation for the event, Reef Check and AliveNotDead.com have created a special contest. By registering on AliveNotDead.com, you automatically receive a chance to win a roundtrip ticket to Los Angeles for Reef Rescue 2008. The winner will also receive hotel accommodations for three days and two nights, a VIP ticket to the event, and gear from AliveNotDead.com and Reef Check. If you don’t win the contest, don’t worry—tickets can be purchased here! Be sure to mark your calendars, tickets are on sale now!

Many thanks to Zuji for their support of this contest!

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Apr 26

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Meet Annie Bauer-Civiello, Reef Check’s Director of the Restoration Program!⁠
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After moving to California at a young age, Annie pursued her passion for the ocean. She earned her Bachelor of Science in marine biology from UC Santa Cruz, where she also completed all her dive training. Annie’s path then led her to Australia for her Master of Science in marine biology and PhD in environmental science at James Cook University. ⁠
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During her studies, Annie served as the Great Barrier Reef Survey Coordinator for Reef Check Australia, leading scientific dives, marine debris clean-ups, and outreach events.⁠
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After nearly a decade in Australia, Annie returned to California, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to our Restoration Program. For the upcoming season, she says she is particularly excited to visit the Big Sur restoration site. ⁠
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“We had extremely promising results last fall. We saw an average density of kelp recruits of 61.7 per square meter!!! Yes- I said that right! I am excited and curious to see how the site looks after the winter.”⁠
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Last week, Annie conducted an informational webinar about how people can get involved with the Big Sur restoration project, and she hopes volunteer interest will continue to grow. ⁠
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One of her favorite Reef Check memories is from a Big Sur survey dive:⁠
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“All of a sudden, the water got very, very, very dark. It was like someone turned off the lights. We looked up, and there was a school of anchovies so large that the only empty space was from our bubbles. The school hung out with us all dive. It was magical.”⁠
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When Annie isn’t diving, she enjoys crafting, from doodling and sewing to restoring furniture and exercising her artistic side outside the lab.⁠
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Apr 24

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Now accepting applications from Mendocino and Northern California residents until April 29th!⁠
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The Kelp Restoration internship offers a unique chance for local residents in the early stages of their careers to gain invaluable experience in marine science and conservation and forge meaningful connections within this field. Selected interns will collaborate with a diverse array of partners and local stakeholders actively involved in kelp forest restoration research in Mendocino, California.⁠
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Primary Responsibilities:⁠
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🌱Participate in restoration activities alongside leading kelp forest restoration experts, NGOs, scientists, government agencies, and commercial fisheries⁠
📈Assist with subtidal long-term monitoring of restoration sites and data collection (for scuba-qualified individuals)⁠
🗣️Contribute to publication and outreach activities⁠
📝Support data entry and report writing tasks⁠
🤿Option to become Reef Check Kelp Forest Monitoring certified, contingent upon diving experience⁠
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See qualifications and apply now at our 🔗⁠
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Apr 22

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Don’t forget to join us tonight for the Caspar Cove webinar!⁠
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Caspar Cove is one of two sites that permits in-situ culling by recreational divers in California. If you can’t make it from 5-6:30 pm PST, there will be a recording!⁠
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During this webinar, you’ll hear from project partners, see the results to date, learn about current projects, and provide information on how YOU can get involved in 2024!⁠
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Our esteemed speakers include:⁠
🌟 Annie Bauer-Civiello, Reef Check⁠
🌟 Dr. Kristen Elsmore, CA Dept. Fish & Wildlife⁠
🌟 Josh Russo, Watermans Alliance⁠
🌟 Tristin Anoush McHugh, The Nature Conservancy⁠
🌟 Frankie Moitoza, Cal Poly Humboldt⁠
🌟 Peter Guinosso, Blue Harmony Foundation⁠
🌟 Marianna Leuschel, Above and Below⁠
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Send us a DM for webinar information. ⁠
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See you there!⁠
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Apr 18

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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
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Nov 13

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Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft

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Oct 16

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A huge thanks to the awesome volunteers who came out to help survey 3 sites in Point Arena!
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