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Reef Check Italia Completes 11th Expedition to Indonesia; Participant Reflects on Trip

October 30, 2025

Reef Check Italia recently completed its 11th annual expedition to Bangka Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Participant Elena Manfredini, a recent graduate with a master’s in marine biology, vividly shares her…

Growing the Kelp Day Family: A Community-Centric Kickoff to Science and Conservation

October 30, 2025

In Baja California, the second annual Kelp Day was celebrated in Ensenada. Local organizations, universities, and community groups came together to honor the kelp forests that sustain life along the…

A Breakthrough for Sunflower Sea Stars – and a Glimmer of Hope

August 29, 2025

Over a decade ago, sea stars along the West Coast began disappearing almost overnight and Reef Check volunteers noticed the alarming changes when they reported sick and dying sea stars…

Despite Rough Seas, Reef Check Celebrates 2,000th Kelp Forest Monitoring Survey

August 27, 2025

The 2025 monitoring season not only marks our 20th year of kelp forest monitoring, but also has the added excitement of the completion of our 2,000th kelp forest monitoring survey!…

Pacific Coral Reefs at a Crossroads: New Report Calls for Urgent Global Action

August 27, 2025

A major new regional assessment launched in June by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) calls for urgent and unified action to protect the future of coral reefs in…

Without Data It’s All Just an Opinion: Citizen Science and Conservation in Barbados

August 27, 2025

The vibrant underwater world of Barbados’ Carlisle Bay buzzed with purpose this past June, as a dedicated team of citizen scientists from diverse backgrounds across the United States gathered for…