Fish Watch

Our “Fish Watch” monitoring program uses a roving survey method developed by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) that can be conducted with minimal
training and basic snorkel gear. Reef Watch Waikīkī began training volunteers in the REEF Survey Method in late February of 2010.

Twice a month, we offer a REEF Fish Identification Class and REEF Snorkel Survey. The class includes basic coral reef ecology and fish biology, followed by identification tips and common characteristics of different fish families found in Hawai’i.  Snorkel surveys are open to past participants of our REEF Fish ID classes.  Anyone wishing to participate should be a strong swimmer, competent snorkeler, and have his/her own mask, snorkel and fins.  Each snorkel survey will last approximately 30-40 minutes and involve identifying, counting and recording fish observed in the Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Attend a REEF Fish Identification class
2. Complete a REEF survey and become a REEF member for free
3. Submit data online at reef.org
4. Attend Advanced Fish ID classes and take quizzes

Surveyor Level	# of Surveys	Quiz Type	Quiz Score
1: New REEF member	1
2: Beginner	2	Most Common	80%
3: Advanced	25	Common	80%
4: Expert	35	Advanced	90%
5: Expert	50	100 Advanced	95%

HOW TO COMPLETE A SURVEY

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a listing of our 2012 REEF classes and snorkel surveys, click here.

Please check our Facebook page for detailed information about upcoming events.

If you wish to attend any of the classes or snorkel surveys, please RSVP via email or call (808)691-9327

TRAINING MATERIALS

• REEF Fish Study Guide-Quiz 1
• Map of REEF Zones for Waikiki

Quiz: Am I native, endemic or invasive? Quiz: MLCD Wrasses Quiz: Juvenile Phases - Wrasses Quiz: MLCD Surgeonfish Quiz: Unicornfish Quiz: Parrotfish Quiz: Goatfish Quiz: Damselfish Quiz: Butterflyfish

Intro to Fishes Slideshow

Hawaiian Fish Families Slideshow

Swimming Deeper into Fish Families - PART ONE (Angelfish to Filefish)

Swimming Deeper into Fish Families - PART TWO (Flagtails to Trumpetfish)

USEFUL LINKS

• Project S.E.A. Link REEF tutorial
• REEF Fish Gallery
• Marine Life Photography (by Yuko & Keoki Stender)
• John Hoover’s Hawaii’s Fishes
• Hawai’i Coral Reef Network, Marine Fishes of Hawai’i