Sagas of Six Submerged Caribbean Wrecks
Wrecks, both boats and airplanes, litter the Caribbean Sea floor. The splendor of these coral crusted fish-o-miniums are often famous
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Record-Breaking Submersible Dive in the Bahamas
The Titan submersible broke a deep-sea diving record to the abyssal descent to 12,336-feet (2.3 miles) off Great Abaco, Bahamas
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Kids & SCUBA Diving – What to Know Before You Go
The key to success is knowing when your child is ready and choosing the type of instruction. A lifetime of exploring awaits
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Go Under the Sea without Tanks
Forget Finding Nemo! Instead, be just like this cartoon clownfish of Disney fame. That is, breathe underwater without the use of tanks. It’s possible by using the new portable easy-to-use dive system NEMO by BLU3. The company, a subsidiary of the Pompano Beach, Florida-based Brownie’s Marine Group, defines NEMO as an incredibly compact Surface-Supplied Air…
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World’s Smallest Dive System Launched on Kickstarter
Brownie’s Marine Group launches the world’s smallest dive system on Kickstarter Today, BLU3 is proud to announce the next generation of diving has launched on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter. NEMO by BLU3 is a portable and easy-to-use dive system that allows users to breathe underwater without the use of tanks. The company defines NEMO as…
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Diving Bonaire and Curaçao – Wow!
A lot is made of Bonaire and its wonderful abundant reefs. And all of it is true. I first dove Bonaire back in the early ’90s and it was pretty amazing then. Today I find it just as amazing. After a little over 40 years of diving and having logged close to 4000 dives – I…
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The Sinking of The Kodiak Queen
The celebration was to mark the transition of the Kodiak Queen, formerly the US Navy’s YO44 and Pearl Harbor survivor, from a derelict and abandoned relic to an exciting dive site.
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Ten Top Caribbean Wrecks to Dive – Don’t Miss!
The Caribbean is one of the best SCUBA diving destinations in the world. Here is a sampling of the Top Caribbean Wrecks to Dive.
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The Kraken and the Kodiak Queen
When Sir Richard Branson and Unite BVI, a non-profit organization; an entrepreneurial group, the Maverick1000; a team of artists called Secret Samurai Productions and a dedicated dive company, Commercial Dive Services all pop up in the news something unique must be afoot. The story and ensuing project would not have happened had it not been…
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Ten Top Caribbean Marine Parks to Visit
In an ever crowded world it’s nice to know there are still bits of paradise that are protected. Nowhere shows this better in a nautical way than at Caribbean marine parks and protected areas. Here is a sampling of ten to visit: Pam’s Five Favorite Snorkeling Spots in the Bahamas! 1. Montego Bay Marine Park,…
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Underwater Photography 101
I got into underwater photography shortly after learning how to scuba dive in the very early ‘90s. I already owned a near-top-of-the-line Nikon SLR, so it was a natural to put it in a housing and take it below the surface. It was a frustrating and unsatisfying experience. I would pack up a bunch of slide…
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Why Diving on Scuba is Better Than Snorkeling
SCUBA divers can get much closer to the sights and can stay for long enough to notice details and behaviors that would be missed on snorkel.
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Explore the Depths with the Mantus Scuba System: Compact and Portable Diving Gear
Experience underwater freedom with the Mantus Scuba System. Compact, portable, and hassle-free, it’s the perfect gear for your diving adventures.
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World’s Fastest Water Sled Maker Opens First International Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale
Ride the waves, on top and underneath, just like a dolphin aboard the latest luxury water toy, the SEABOB. It’s the hottest high-performance toy on the market, poised to eclipse the jet ski in popularity and demand. Now, it will be easier for everyone from megayacht owners, charter boat operators and individual watersport’s enthusiasts to…
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Carlos Coste Sets Two Records During Bonaire Deepsea Challenge
Carlos Coste set a new Continental South American record of 69m in the purest freediving discipline of Constant No Fins (CNF) in a time of 3m and 33s. Four days later, the Venezuelan broke his own Guinness World Record by diving to 177m, the longest distance freedive in open waters with one breath. Organized by the Deepsea Freediving…
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South Florida News: Marine Tourism Gets A Boost From A Sinking In The Palm Beaches
Marine Tourism Gets a Boost from a Sinking in The Palm Beaches The Ana Cecilia cargo ship, once used in both an attempt to smuggle $10 million worth of cocaine on the Miami River and as the first ship to carry cargo from Miami to Cuba in 2012 after 50 years of embargo, now has a…
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Give Back Vacation: Focus on Fish & Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys
It’s one thing to see tropical fish and coral reefs. It’s quite another to be part of their preservation. The opportunity to do the latter is what enticed Virginia resident, James Campione and his wife, when they planned a dive vacation to the Florida Keys. “Sightseeing underwater is just plain cool and having opportunities to…
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Colorful Shrimp of Bonaire
As a frequent diver in the clear waters of Bonaire, I have become obsessed with observing the little creatures that reside there. Among my favorites are the colorful shrimp. Some species are found on certain coral, and many live in stinging anemone. Some feed on tentacle tissue of their host and on the mucus-trapped planktonic…
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Spectacular Diving in the Turks & Caicos
There are a few places in the world where diving and diving conditions fall into place so perfectly that the result is a spectacular underwater experience. The Maldives and The Great Barrier Reef are famous for having the balance just right: year-round warm waters, a protected and thriving marine system, and excellent visibility. There are…
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South Florida Freediving
Imagine soaring effortlessly and silently through some of the most beautiful nature you have ever seen with incredible creatures all around you, all while the sunlight illuminates natural structures. Coming up for air you realize you’re not dreaming, rather you are freediving in the spectacular warm waters of South Florida. Many freedivers are now…
