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13 Unforgettable Adventures to Experience in Puerto Rico
Discover the top 13 adventures in Puerto Rico, from hiking to waterfalls and exploring bioluminescent…
Exploring an Underwater Cliff: Scuba Diving the Wall in La Parguera, Puerto Rico
Join us on our scuba diving adventure in La Parguera, Puerto Rico, as we explore…
Honeymoon Pt. 6 – Scuba Diving in La Parguera
One of the last stops of our honeymoon brings us scuba diving on La Parguera…
7 Best Travel BCDs in 2023 (By a Dive Professional)
The best travel BCDs come in all sorts of makes and models – but which…
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to Tipping (How to Tip Your Dive Crew Accordingly)
Whether you’re a new scuba diver or a seasoned veteran, have you ever wondered if…
7 Useful Tips for Lionfish Hunting in St. Thomas, USVI
Looking to go Lionfish Hunting in St. Thomas, USVI? These tips will help your dive…
13 Tips for New Scuba Divers on Your First Boat Dive
Look like a pro on your first boat dive with these tips for new scuba…
The Best Places to Visit by Boat on the Northside of St. Thomas
Follow along our day on the water to get some ideas for an epic boat…
11 Fun Outdoor Activities in Fort Lauderdale
Soak up the sun while visiting South Florida! These are the best outdoor activities in…
7 Ocean Animals Spotted in Fort Lauderdale
Scuba diving in Fort Lauderdale? Look out for these ocean animals while you’re diving! Fort…
5 Bucket List Dives in Fort Lauderdale
Every dive destination is known for its once-in-a-lifetime dives. These are the five bucket list…
7 Reasons to Scuba Dive in Jupiter, FL
Jupiter is a little-known scuba diving destination in the southeastern corner of Florida. Here are…
10 Best Dive Sites in Jupiter, Florida
Deep coral reefs, epic drift dives, and mysterious shipwrecks. Discover the best dive sites in…
10 Best Dive Charters and Dive Shops in Fort Lauderdale (Updated 2022)
Check out this helpful list of dive shops in Fort Lauderdale with a breakdown of…
5 Best Dive Shops in Jupiter, FL
Planning a dive in South Florida? These are the best dive shops in Jupiter, FL…
5 Bucket List Dives in Jupiter, FL
Unique occurrences, special locations, and epic marine life. Every scuba diver needs to add these…
Your Complete Guide to Jupiter Shark Diving (Updated 2022)
Jupiter Shark Diving is a thrilling adventure for adrenaline seekers, ocean lovers, freedivers, non-divers, and…
7 Incredible Marine Animals Spotted in Jupiter, FL
Discover what you might encounter while scuba diving in Jupiter. These are the most incredible…
The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale
Shipwrecks, coral reefs, and shore dives – discover why Fort Lauderdale is one of the…
Exploring the Twin Ledges in Fort Lauderdale
Twin Ledges is a shallow reef system just off Fort Lauderdale Beach. Local dive operators…
Scuba Diving The Caves in Fort Lauderdale
With permanent mooring buoys and close proximity to Port Everglades, the Caves is one of…
Scuba Diving the Miss Dania Beach in Fort Lauderdale
Miss Dania Beach is a shipwreck south of Port Everglades just offshore from Hollywood Beach….
17 Useful Tips for Better Underwater GoPro Videos – Scuba Diving
Shooting the perfect GoPro video is a tricky thing. Shooting the perfect GoPro video underwater…
Scuba Diving the Ebenezer II in Fort Lauderdale
The Ebenezer is a 95′ shipwreck in Fort Lauderdale ideal for divers seeking epic wreck…
Scuba Diving Hog Heaven in Fort Lauderdale
A theme park of artificial reefs, Hog Heaven, and the surrounding structures, is one of…
Staghorn Coral in Fort Lauderdale
Despite all the odds, staghorn coral in Fort Lauderdale is making a comeback. In fact,…
Diving the MV Dantor Shipwreck in Fort Lauderdale
MV Dantor is a deep shipwreck off of Hollywood Beach in Broward County, Florida. Diving…
How to Equalize While Scuba Diving
Learning how to equalize while scuba diving is a challenge for many. If you struggle…
4 Easiest Methods of Water Entry in Scuba Diving
Look like a pro when you enter the water on your next dive trip –…
Best GoPro Hero 9 Scuba Diving Accessories
The GoPro Hero 9 is one of the best action cameras for scuba diving. However,…
7 Best Shore Dives in Fort Lauderdale
Discover the best shore dives in Fort Lauderdale on your next South Florida scuba diving…
5 Best Scuba Diving Log Books in 2021
You’re multiple dives in and the pages of your first scuba diving log book are…
15 Epic Scuba Diving Facts Every Diver Should Know
Drop some knowledge on your next dive trip with these 15 scuba diving facts that…
How Much Weight Do I Need for Scuba Diving?
Everything you need to know to ensure you know how much weight you need for…
11 Essential Items for Your Save-a-Dive Kit
Bringing your own save-a-dive kit along on your next dive trip might be the difference…
How to Find Cheap Stay for Dive Travel
Finding a place to stay is one of the more difficult, and pricier, aspects of…
How to Find Cheap Flights for Scuba Diving
Scuba diving isn’t the cheapest sport, by any means – and costly flights surely don’t…
10 Scuba Diving Refresher Tips (+ More Scuba Skills!)
Has it been a while since you’ve last been diving? Don’t worry. We’ll help you…
Best Travel Insurance for Scuba Diving
Buying travel insurance for scuba diving is a confusing process. Is it worth it? What…
Hollywood Sewage Outfall: The Crappiest Dive Site in Florida
The Hollywood Sewage Outfall puts a whole different meaning to “sh*tty visibility” while scuba diving….
The Complete Guide to Scuba Diving in Jupiter, Florida
Scuba Diving in Jupiter offers vast reef lines filled with marine life. Shark encounters, sleepy…
Best Travel Scuba Gear
Ease the headache at the airport with our picks for the best travel scuba gear….
7 Best Shipwrecks in Fort Lauderdale
76 Shipwrecks in Fort Lauderdale and counting. Is Fort Lauderdale the shipwreck diving capital of…
BWRAF: What it Means and How to Use it
BWRAF is PADI’s acronym for the pre-dive safety check for scuba divers. This is what…
Best Scuba Gear for Beginners
As a beginner diver you don’t need the latest, greatest piece of gear with all…
The Vital Importance of a Scuba Safety Stop
What’s the point of a scuba safety stop anyway? At what depth and how long…
The 27 Best Mnemonics for BWRAF
BWRAF is PADI’s acronym for your pre-dive safety check. Here are some funny mnemonics that…
Dive Gear Checklist: 23 Items You Can’t Forget for Scuba Diving
This dive gear checklist will ensure you never show up for a dive missing equipment…
Complete Guide to Buying a USED Scuba Tank
Considering buying a used scuba tank? Here’s what you need to know before you buy….
GEAR LIST: Our GoPro Setup for Scuba Diving
Looking for the best GoPro setup for scuba diving? This is the camera and accessories…
What’s the Best GoPro Mount for Scuba Diving?
Learn which GoPro mount is best for your next scuba diving trip. Which mount is…
9 Different Gear Bags Every Scuba Diver Can’t Dive Without
Quit carrying stray pieces of gear from dive to dive. These scuba diving gear bags…
VIDEO: Diving the Houseboat in Fort Lauderdale
Check out our video of diving the Houseboat in Fort Lauderdale – one of two…
Shore Diving Fort Lauderdale: Vista Park Reef
Another great beach dive in Fort Lauderdale: Vista Park Reef. Best accessed by two city…
LIONFISH DESTINATIONS: Fort Lauderdale
In our quest to expunge invasive lionfish from the Western Atlantic, we’ve landed in Fort…
Florida Lobster Regulations for Divers in 2020-21
Know before you go and don’t get caught with an illegal catch. These are the…
LIONFISH DESTINATIONS: Deerfield Beach
In our quest to expunge invasive lionfish from the Western Atlantic, we’ve landed in Deerfield…
37 Quirky Christmas Gifts for Scuba Divers
Relieve the stress of the holiday season with these fun and quirky christmas gifts for…
26 Useful Gifts for Scuba Divers Under $20
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the special scuba diver in your life this…
VIDEO: The Deadly Result of Plastic in Our Ocean
Discover the deadly result of plastic pollution to a critically endangered species. The Deadly Result…
How to Catch Spiny Lobster in Florida
Spiny lobster season is upon us and divers are gearing up to get their hands…
VIDEO: Massive Loggerhead Sea Turtle in Fort Lauderdale
Check out this huge loggerhead sea turtle we encountered on a dive in Fort Lauderdale….
Your Guide to Freediving in Fort Lauderdale Beach
The unique scenery situated steps off the beach in Fort Lauderdale make freediving here one…
7 Tips to Prevent Losing Your GoPro While Scuba Diving
Losing your GoPro while scuba diving is a quick way to put a damper on…
7 Sun Protection Solutions for Ocean Lovers
For ocean lovers like yourself, protection from the sun is a constant struggle. Make things…
9 Useful Tips to Prevent a Foggy Scuba Mask
Consistently diving with a foggy SCUBA mask? Try these tips and tricks to defog your…
Diving the Oakland Ridges in Fort Lauderdale
Colorful reefs, hundreds of fish, and enough lobster to max out your bag; diving the…
Becoming the Predator: Are Instincts Why We Hunt Lionfish?
When asked why we hunt lionfish, many divers will tell you about all the negative…
How to Dive With Goliath Grouper in Jupiter
Ever catch yourself in the middle of a giant fish mating fest? That’s exactly what…
Diving Tenneco Towers in South Florida
South Florida’s largest artificial reef, Tenneco Towers is a monstrously beautiful dive site suitable for…
Know the Lingo: Scuba Diving Acronyms
Scuba Diving is filled with dozens of acronyms to remember for anything and everything. After…
How to Dive the Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek
Three large shipwrecks, one dive. Sounds impossible, right? Not exactly. This is everything you need…
Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek: Diving the Tracey
Also known as the Ken Vitale, the Tracey Shipwreck is the middle vessel of the…
Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek: Diving the Merci Jesus
The northernmost vessel along the famous Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek – the Merci Jesus Shipwreck…
Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek: Diving the Jay Scutti
On the southernmost portion of the Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek lies the Jay Scutti Shipwreck…
Oakland Park Reef – Fort Lauderdale Shore Diving
At the end of Oakland Park Boulevard lies one of Fort Lauderdale’s premier beach dives:…
Diving the Mercedes Shipwreck in Fort Lauderdale
The Mercedes Shipwreck in Fort Lauderdale is a behemoth of a boat lying in a…
10 Must-See Dive Sites in Fort Lauderdale
From sprawling reefs to ghostly shipwrecks, the dive sites in Fort Lauderdale are any ocean…
7 Best GoPro Accessories for Scuba Diving (UPDATE 2021)
Looking for the perfect bundle of GoPro accessories for scuba diving on your next adventure?…
The Florida Reef Tract – A Guide for Divers
Did you know Florida is home to the third longest barrier reef in the world?…
9 Essential Scuba Accessories for Shore Diving
Ever been on a shore dive? Self sufficiency, a dive buddy, and proper scuba equipment…
23+ Resources to Plan Your Dive in South Florida
Plan and execute your dive to perfection with these essential resources for dive planning in…
Shore Diving at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Known as the shore diving capital of the USA, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea treats divers to some of…
The Complete List of Essential Scuba Diving Accessories
Have you double and triple checked that you have ALL the essential scuba diving accessories…
9 Tips to Conserve Your Air While Scuba Diving
The age-old question for every scuba diver: how do I use less air and stay…
Why Do You See Tires When Diving in Fort Lauderdale?
Unless you were closing your eyes, you likely noticed the exuberant amount of tires when…
Diving Barracuda Reef in Fort Lauderdale
Off the shores of Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is a sequence of…
Diving Hammerhead Reef in Fort Lauderdale
When people ask me, “what’s your favorite dive site in Fort Lauderdale?” The answer is…
9 Fun Things to Do on Your Safety Stop
Scuba diving to certain depths requires the inevitable: a three minute safety stop. Yawn. How…
What Gear Do You Need for Scuba Diving?
From the outside looking in, the gear alone makes scuba diving appear so intimidating. However,…
5+ Resources for Marine Life ID in Florida
Ever wondered what you’re looking at during a dive? You’re not alone. These are the…
Best Beach Dive in Florida: Blue Heron Bridge
Boasting marine diversity rarely seen elsewhere in south Florida – Blue Heron Bridge is a…
11 Reasons to Dive in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a world class diving destination as it’s home to the only natural…
5 Scuba Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
You have all the necessary scuba gear. But that itch for more never really goes…
What Scuba Gear You Need as a New Diver
Scuba diving is a gear heavy sport with inflatable jackets, breathing tubes, and plenty of…
Your Guide to Key Largo Dive Shops
Key Largo is a diving Mecca for scuba divers. However, with dozens of selections on…
Best Dive Shops in Islamorada
Planning a dive trip to the Florida Keys? We all know Key Largo and Key…
Diving Rocky Top Reef – Florida Keys
A beautiful patch reef in the midst of sand, sea grass beds, and crystal blue…
Meet the Sea Turtles of Florida
Everyone’s favorite marine reptile: sea turtles! These ancient creatures even capture the attention of the…
Common Sharks Seen While Diving in Florida
Aaah, the most misunderstood fish in the ocean: sharks! Due to dwindling numbers, you’ll be…