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Making It Count – March 2011<\/h1>\n

Putting It to Work: Who\u2019s Using REEF Data, March 2011<\/h2>\n

By Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., Director of Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every month, scientists, government agencies, and other groups request raw data from REEF\u2019s Fish Survey Project database. Here is a sampling of who has asked for REEF data recently and what they are using it for:<\/p>\n

– An educator and researcher from the University of Connecticut is using data as part of a field science class. His students will use the data to evaluate fish populations in advance of their field coursework.<\/p>\n

– A postdoc from the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is using data from Stetson Bank in the Gulf of Mexico (part of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary) to evaluate changes in the bank’s fish populations.<\/td>\n

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The Faces of REEF: Member Spotlight, Franklin Neal<\/h2>\n

By Sasha Medlen, REEF Membership Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
REEF members are at the heart of our grassroots marine conservation programs. Over 43,000 divers, snorkelers, students, and armchair naturalists stand behind our mission.<\/em><\/p>\n

This month we highlight Franklin Neal (REEF member since 2000). Franklin and his wife Cassandra (also an active REEF member) spend much of their time in Bonaire these days, but they originally called New York home. Franklin has conducted 1,179 REEF surveys! and he is a member of the Advanced Assessment Team in the Tropical Western Atlantic. Here’s what Franklin had to say about REEF:<\/p>\n

When and how did you first volunteer with REEF? How did you first hear about REEF?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cassandra wasn\u2019t diving when I had my first encounter with a REEFer. We were on Bermuda in 2000 with several friends. I was the only diver, so I buddied with strangers on the dive boat. On the second or third day, a woman came aboard who was doing surveys. Between dives I asked her about what she was doing, and she invited me to buddy with her. That woman was Judie Clee…<\/td>\n

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Outstanding in their Field: Featured REEF Field Station, Eco-Dives<\/h2>\n

By Alecia Adamson, REEF Field Operations Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
REEF is proud to partner with over 130 dive shops, dive clubs, individuals, and other organizations as REEF Field Stations<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

This month we feature Eco-Dives<\/a> in Key West, Florida, which has been a Field Station since 2010. Eco-Dives owner, Rob McCall, is fascinated by learning and finding new species and enjoys sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Rob has been a REEF surveyor since 2001 so it was a natural to incorporate REEF into his business. Eco-Dives primarily teaches advanced open-water scuba certifications because it enables them to focus on fun courses such as underwater photography and the REEF Fish ID specialty. Eco-dives was also one of the first dive operators to offer a Lionfish Diver specialty that teaches divers the basics of the lionfish invasion, why it is so detrimental to our reefs….<\/td>\n

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Baby Grouper Adrift, Where Are They Now?<\/h2>\n

By Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., Director of Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the Grouper Moon Project<\/a>, REEF launched the Baby Grouper Adrift! webpage<\/a> <\/em>in late February. We developed this outreach tool to display in real time the results of state-of-the-art satellite drifter research being conducted by researchers from REEF, the Cayman Island Department of Environment, and Oregon State University. The Adrift project aims to better understand where Nassau grouper larvae end up after being spawned. Webpage visitors can follow the current drifters in real time as they complete a 45-day ocean journey (the amount of time Nassau grouper larvae spend floating in the currents), and even take a guess where the drifters will end up. It’s been about 35 days since the drifters were released. Check out where those drifters are now — visit the webpage at http:\/\/www.REEF.org\/programs\/grouper_moon\/adrift<\/a>. Funding for the Baby Grouper Adrift project was provided by the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund.<\/td>\n\n
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Key Largo Community Volunteer Award<\/h2>\n

By Jane Bixby, REEF Office Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n
REEF recently awarded Nancy Perez the 2010 Key Largo Community Volunteer Award. Nancy joined during REEF’s inaugural year in 1993! She lives in the Florida Keys and has become an instrumental volunteer at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo. Nancy helps connect REEF with the local community through planning special events, including holiday parties, the James E. Lockwood REEF Headquarters dedication, and participation at local festivals. Nancy has also encouraged other locals to volunteer at REEF HQ and is always available to assist REEF staff on projects. Nancy’s biggest impact has been through her role coordinating the Fish and Friends gatherings at REEF HQ. During these popular monthly meetings, which started in 2009, REEF supporters come together to socialize with fellow fish followers and listen to presentations about various marine species and habitats. The success of this event would not be possible without the hard work and time that Nancy puts in to finding speakers, getting volunteer hosts, coordinating the snacks and beverages, and always wearing a smile. Her tireless dedication to the REEF Fish and Friends event is admired by all. In her spare time, Nancy is out diving and completing REEF surveys! On behalf of the REEF Staff and Board of Trustees, we extend Nancy our deepest appreciation.<\/td>\n\n
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Paul Humann presents Nancy Perez with the 2010 Key Largo Community Volunteer Award.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Making It Count – March 2011
\nPutting It to Work: Who\u2019s Using REEF Data, March 2011
\nBy Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D., Director of Science<\/p>\n

Every month, scientists, government agencies, and other groups request raw data from REEF\u2019s Fish Survey Project database. Here is a sampling of who has asked for REEF data recently and what they are using it for:
\n– An educator and researcher from the University of Connecticut is using data as part of a field science class. His students will use the data to evaluate fish populations in advance of their field coursework.
\n– A postdoc from the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is using data from Stetson Bank in the Gulf of Mexico (part of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary) to evaluate changes in the bank’s fish populations.<\/p>\n

The Faces of REEF: Member Spotlight, Franklin Neal
\nBy Sasha Medlen, REEF Membership Coordinator<\/p>\n

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