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10/12/2026

You may not like it, but this is what peak star performance looks like 🌻⭐

Watch this sunflower star immediately devour a purple urchin after being released during Sunflower Star Laboratory’s collaborative outplanting research this summer in Monterey Bay.

Sunflower Star Laboratory, in collaboration with Reef Check, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Labs, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Cal State Monterey Bay, Phil Sammet’s Underwater Company, and marine operations staff at Stanford Hopkins Marine Station, conducted 18 temporary uncaged releases of 2.5 year old sunflower stars on the ocean floor to test release and monitoring methods, diver coordination, and behavioral survey protocols.

“By ground-truthing our lab and caged-trial feeding results, with free-ranging sunflower stars during our ‘walkabouts’, we can design more effective reintroduction plans, based on real consumptive data for these young stars,’ explains Ashley Kidd, SSL’s Conservation Program Lead.

Head to the 🔗in Sunflower Star Laboratory’s bio to read the full release!

Footage courtesy of Pat Webster

Join us for the California Seaweed Festival in Monterey Bay, CA, on October 23 & 24, 2026!This festival celebrates the b...
10/12/2026

Join us for the California Seaweed Festival in Monterey Bay, CA, on October 23 & 24, 2026!

This festival celebrates the beauty, diversity, and importance of California's seaweeds.

The California Seaweed Festival is a place to bring your family and friends to connect with others who care about this magical ecosystem.

We'll be hosting dives on Friday, followed by panels and tabling on Saturday. Check out the event details and buy your tickets today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/californiaseaweedfestival

10/09/2026

We're wrapping up the survey season in the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn't mean our work is over for the year!

Every new season leads to a shift in activity. Although we love our in-water time, the 'dry' work we do makes our efforts effective.

If you joined us for surveying in Washington this year, check your email and join us for the end-of-season party!

Having a little bit of FOMO? Join us for Reef Check training next year, and see what the hype is all about.

We won Best Documentary Short Film at the Carmel International Film Festival!We are proud to be part of collaborative ef...
10/05/2026

We won Best Documentary Short Film at the Carmel International Film Festival!

We are proud to be part of collaborative efforts that bring the stories of our ecosystems to a wider audience. Thank you to our friends at .u.r.p_707 and, of course, the talented filmmaker for bringing this piece to life.

And of course, a huge thanks to everyone who has watched the film!

Haven't seen it yet? Watch now: https://youtu.be/RF7EWMD_CHI

10/03/2026

We live for science✨

Our volunteers on the West Coast of North America are some of the toughest divers we know. They go out into the cold ocean to collect invaluable data for conservation efforts.

Plus, they are some of the most knowledgeable divers we know!

If you're a trained Reef Check diver, there is still time to join us this season. Sign up for survey days at your volunteer portal. If you're inspired to take action, check out the prerequisites on our website and get on the waitlist for training next year!

Protect what's still alive, restore what we've lost. The foundation of all conservation work is science. We need baselin...
09/30/2026

Protect what's still alive, restore what we've lost.

The foundation of all conservation work is science. We need baselines for reef health and to understand how they are changing to make the case for preservation and restoration.

We have coral programs running in many places, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Panama, and Hawai'i. Want to see all locations? Head to our website to find a Reef Check team near you!

It's the last day of Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. Life is better in color

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Our film, Holdfast Together, is playing at the Carmel International Film Festival on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 am!Chec...
09/29/2026

Our film, Holdfast Together, is playing at the Carmel International Film Festival on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 am!

Check out the event details at our link and grab a ticket to join the fun: https://ciffest.com/

Big thanks to .u.r.p_707 and for collaborating to create this piece!

Our 2026 Reef Check merch design is available now!Thank you to Ismely De la Mora, a graphic designer and supporter in En...
09/28/2026

Our 2026 Reef Check merch design is available now!

Thank you to Ismely De la Mora, a graphic designer and supporter in Ensanda, Mexico. The design is perfect!

We can't wait to see people wearing these pieces and spreading awareness about our program.

Grab a shirt, hat, or tote, among many other items: https://reefcheck.myspreadshop.com/2026+kelp+forest+monitoring+team

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