The REEF at MSI trains qualified volunteer marine science guides. REEF guides are responsible for leading programs, which introduces K-12 visitors and community members to our local marine environment and the relative research UCSB conducts in an effort to improve science literacy. Guides also work with REEF Aquarists and are responsible for the care and maintenance of the REEF facility.

Please see the document linked below for more information.

Recruitment Notice

For other questions, please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765.

The REEF offers opportunities for graduate students in educational outreach for science literacy and teaching. We host our annual REEFlections undergraduate flash-talk symposium in May and help with Tech Trek’s marine science portion using graduate student expertise.

If you are interested please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765

The REEF College Prep Internship provides an opportunity for high school students to gain practical experience related to marine biology, science communication/education aquarium facilities by working with REEF staff and interns. Formative assessments will be administered for evaluation. Prerequisites include grade 8-12 standing and consent of parent & institution (teacher recommendation). The program may also be applied to community service hours.

For other questions, please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765.