Into the Blue Book Club: The Gulf
About this event
Into the Blue Book Club closes 2026 with a deep exploration of American marine history and ecology. REEF’s quarterly virtual book club brings together ocean conservation readers worldwide for collaborative learning, thoughtful discussion, and direct engagement with environmental authors.
November’s selection is The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack E. Davis. This nonfiction work traces the ecological, cultural, and economic history of the Gulf of Mexico, examining how human activity has shaped one of North America’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Readers will explore the Gulf’s environmental transformation alongside its conservation challenges.
Organizer: Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
Panel Presenters / Speakers:
- Jack E. Davis, Author, The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea
What to expect
- Comprehensive discussion of Gulf of Mexico ecology and history
- Direct conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack E. Davis
- Examination of marine ecosystem transformation and conservation strategies
- Connection with readers passionate about American marine environments
Date and time
12 November 2026
Thursday, November 12 · 8:00 PM ET
Location and format
Virtual
Registration