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Critterwatchers

It's not baloney...

Be sure to report abalone sightings on your REEF surveys!

More information (much more!) and downloadable poster here

And if that's not enough, learn even more at the new
www.pintoabalone.org website!


When's the last time you checked out Fishbase?


Fishbase


Olympic Coast NMS Survey photos

Members of the REEF PNW Advanced Assessment Team just returned from completing their 6th annual survey of the OCNMS near Neah Bay, Washington in August. Porthole Dive Charters transported the 8 member dive team to ten sites over the course of a week. A total of 89 surveys were completed this year on the project (including shore dives at Sekiu Jetty).

View my photos here and Pete Naylor's excellent photos here. And, recent additions, April's colorful pictures here, Ron's people pictures here, and David's assorted photos appear here.


Monterey Bay NMS Survey photos

Members of REEF's Advanced Assessment Team completed the REEF/NOAA annual survey in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in May. Photos from the trip can be found here.


O-FISH-al Advancements!

After accumulating the appropriate amount of surveys, and passing the appropriate tests, the following critterwatchers have officially obtained new experience level ratings! Great going all of you!

Level 3
(This is the highest level of novice)

Carol Cline - Oct 2008
Gregg Cline - Oct 2008
Level 4/5 - Expert
(these fine folks are invited to join the PNW
REEF Advanced Assessment Team)
Todd Cliff - June 2008
Jeanne Luce - July 2008
Ron Theod - May 2008

Class Photos and Level 2

Oregon Zoo Classes - Oct 2008

Level 2: Bruce Hansen, Jennifer Lakey, Meg Schoof, Rob Draughon, Steve Linzel, Laurie Hannula, Ellen Schwarz, Bryce Lister, Casey Lakey, Kenneth Prentice, Des Murphy, Larry Weisgerber, LeAnn Hickox, Joni Bixby, JoEllen Marshall, Michael Weinman, Damien Frye.

Shannon Point Marine Center Classes - Sept 2008

Level 2: Stosh Morency, Jerod Shellenberger, Kevin Sayler, Corinne Sayler, Kimberly Adank, Todd Epps, Jonathan Robinson, Sarah Hardee, Michael Peterson, Karl Fremd, Sam Osteen, Betty Bastai, Bingchun Xia, Chad Ruff, Michael Johnstone, Jennie Schwarck.

Seattle Aquarium New Advanced PNW Fish ID Debut - May 2008

Oregon Coast Aquarium Classes - April 2008

Level 2: Megan Dickison, Valarie Batdorf, Bill Ebert, Joey Roberts, Steve Deacon, Dan Purnell, Kylie Christenson, Linda Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Friedenwald, Laura Tesler, Pam Alborg, Ian Chun, Ron Carter, Randy Corbin, Hilaire Bojonell, Gayle Orner, Garth Williams, Mikiko Williams, Robynn Medew, Steve Christenson, Sonya Newell, Andy Harwood, Bridget Deemer.

Anacortes Classes - Feb 2008

Level 2: Dan Wright, Jill Wright, Jan Kocian, Kirsten Holte, Randy Holte, Pete Pehl, Clint Christiansen, Alton Buckingham (Hi Al!), Paul Senness, Brian Crouser, Robert Adams, Grady Lineberger, Lauren Chomiczewski, Amanda Winans, Arnie Mengel, Jessie Rosanbalm, Jordan Sly, Neil Borman, Curtis Clement, Sylvia Graham, Matthew Probert, Sasha McFarland, Eiren McKay, Tyler McKay, Jerod Shellenberger, Sheahan McCulla, Noel Larson, Corinne Sayler, Kevin Sayler, and Nate Schwarck.

Port Angeles Classes - Nov 2007

Level 2: Dave Washburn, Kathy Washburn, Malinda Washburn, Mike Kesl, Clay Oakes, Lili Muth, Scott McLain, Gail McLain, Jon Scordino, Britney Scordino, Becca Frummet, Scott Proudfoot, Sean Hanson, Bob Bennett, Margaret Bangs, Janet Lamont, Jim Lamont, Greg McCormack

Vancouver Washington Classes Sept 2007:

Level 2: Jeanne Luce, David Jennings, Janet Nunn, Todd Cliff, Steve Linzel, Galen Sarkinen, Sean Stevens, Sara Leverette, Ty Hillebrand

More info on how you can move up!


You asked for it!

I've had so many requests for a list and photos of the fish and invertebrates that are taught in the basic Pacific NW ID courses, that I finally buckled down and posted them online for your studying pleasure.

Photos of fish you need to get familiar with

And while you're at it, look at the invertebrates too!

Study list of Pacific NW Fish and Invertebrates

Upcoming Classes


Our mission is to:

  • Put Fun into Critter Watching and
  • Promote Critter Surveying in the PNW