Scott E. Simon
The REEF Director
MSI Education & Outreach Program Manager
t: 805.893.8765
f: 805.893.8062
e: scott_simon@ucsb.edu
Talula Wilmot
REEF/O2C Program Coordinator
t: 805.893.8765
f: 805.893.8062
e: outreach@msi.ucsb.edu
Public Hours
Have you ever wanted to hold a sea hare or lobster?
Come down to The REEF for Open Door!
We are open to the public every Friday/Saturday (except for major holidays) during our Open Door hours. The REEF is always FREE of charge.
Hours
Friday 3:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am–3:00pm
Fall 2025 Open Door Dates:*
September 26–December 6
The REEF will be closing Open Door on September 19 and 20
The REEF will be closed:
October 31–November 1, Halloween
November 7–8, Parents & Family weekend
November 28–29, Thanksgiving
*Subject to change. Please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu for the latest dates/hours.