REEF Pacific Northwest Critter Watchers

Start with just one!

Did you know you can submit a survey with just ONE fish species on it? You don't have to be an expert to start surveying. If you know only one fish, and you see it on your dive and can positively identify it, you can record it and submit the data. And then next time, you can add another one, and so on, as you learn them.

To submit data, you'll need a REEF member number. You can get one here:
http://www.reef.org/user/register/member

Flashcards for learning your fish/inverts

Thanks to Larry Osterman, who compiled three sets of flashcards for your use in learning your critters. This is an online flashcard program that seems very handy! Check it out.

Online Flashcards

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 5 - Expert (these fine folks are invited to join the PNW REEF Advanced Assessment Team)

Laura Tesler January 2010

Heidi Wilken November 2009	Christine Pendergrass October 2009

Jim Pendergrass October 2009	Carol Cline June 2009

Gregg Cline June 2009	Lorne Curran May 2009

Tom Nicodemus April 2009	Greg Jensen April 2009

Level 3

Jeremy Chevalier January 2010	Dave Washburn October 2009

Dave Rintoul Aug 2009

Join us on Facebook

I've finally created the Facebook group for Pacific NW Critterwatchers. Join us by clicking on the logo above. See you there!

Class Photos

Oregon Zoo Classes - April 2009

Level 2 (not in order in photo): Brian Walker, Tommy Miller, Chris Moon, Todd MacDonald, Brian Carroll, Larry Nuliner, Greg Sawyer, Allen Rolfness, Stephen Wood, Frank Caingcoy, Marc Gunn, Michael Horodyski, Norm Costello, Michael Hunter, Dan Robertson, Jon Daane, Peggy Miller.

Yakima Classes - April 2009

Level 2 (not in order in photo): Eric Hanses, Gary Apel, Jim Hovorka, Phil Moyer, Brian McGuire, Andrea Reiter, Morie Block, JoAnne Hanses, Rachael Conroy.

Redondo Beach (MaST) Classes - March 2009

Level 2: (not in order in photo): Heidi Wilken, Tami Bernard, Marty Bernard, Ann Dornfeld, Frank Olivier, GiAnn Eastman, Chemine Jackels, Stosh Morency, Kirsten Peterson, Tim Lamb, Darren Curtis, Sonya Baker, Linda Stefanini, Stephanie Dunlap, Scott Dunlap, Kate Schultz, Jared Jensen, Jennifer Hopper, Jeremy Chevalier, Chris Patillo, Rob Loer, Rus Higley.

Vancouver Aquarium Classes - Nov 2008

Level 2: (not in order in photo): Anita Hollands, Bev Biffard, Breaugh Speirs, Brett Favaro, Caitlin Birdsall, Cameron Noble, Carrie Stevenson, Chelsea DeColle, Derek Jang, Emily Bilson, Erika Paradis, Erin Porszt, Gwyneth Nordstrom, Heather Ramsden, Jan Verspoor, Jeff Marliave, Jennie Kennedy, Jessica Finney, Darin Hinschberger, Kim Szymanski, Carolyn Varah, Jim Varah, Jessica Ingram, Jo Murray, John Melendez, Jonathan Hultquist, Justin Lisaingo, Karen Rickards, Kate Shapiro, Kevin Kaufman, Lluvia Meneses, Matt Grinnell, Megan Baker, Megan McEwan, Michelle Kontz, Mike Manz, Morgan Stubbs, Nigel Cornwall, Paula Kalinowski, Rick Bennett, Ruby Banwait, Stephanie Chong, Stephanie Green, Ted Ramsden, Teresa Zagar, Tracy Lau, Vicki Earl, Kirsten Janzen.

Oregon Zoo Classes - Oct 2008

Level 2: (not in order in photo): 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: (not in order in photo): 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: (not in order in photo): 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: (not in order in photo): 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: (not in order in photo): 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: (not in order in photo): 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