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Stuck on you!

Want one of these lovely 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" stickers? They're glossy, weatherproof and suitable for NW climates (ie: RAIN). Display one of these babies proudly on the back of your divemobile or somewhere prominent. (foreheads not recommended). Just send me an email and I'll have you send me a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact Janna

Say CHEESE!

SeaDoc Society sponsors unique underwater photo contest for REEF's Great Annual Fish Count in July. More details here!

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. If you've taken the course and need a refresher, check 'em out. Or if you're about to take a course, you can get familiar with them before you attend class. OR, if you just want to study on your own, go for it! You can view as a slide show with or without captions showing the names/families. These are the fish and invertebrates you need to know in order to take the Level 2 Quiz.

Show me the fishies!

And here's the invertebrates!

Study List of REEF PNW Fish and Invertebrates

Upcoming Classes

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 - Novice
This is the highest level of the Novice category!
Todd Cliff - Apr 2008
Lorne Curran - Apr 2008
 
Level 4/5 - Expert
(these fine folks are invited to join the PNW REEF Advanced Assessment Team)
Nick Brown - Mar 2008
Level 2 - Novice

Oregon Coast Aquarium Classes April 2008:

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:

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:

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:

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

Our mission is to:

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