Eric Billips
Eric Billips is is the owner, captain and instructor at Islamorada Dive Center and Floridia Keys Dive Center. He specializes in scuba, rebreather, spearfishing and
captaining in the Florida Keys
DIVE REPORT: LOW VIZ DOESN’T STOP US FROM PROTECTING THE OCEAN
This Week’s Dive Report
Usually, the warmer months bring flat seas (when there aren’t hurricanes) and endless visibility. This is actually what Florida Keys diving...
DIVE REPORT: WEATHERING THE STORM WITH A METEOROLOGIST
This Week’s Dive Report
Conditions this past week were fantastic! There was amazing visibility with a slight breeze, making the dive experience above and below...
DIVE REPORT: WRECK TREK TEEMING WITH MARINE LIFE
This Week’s Dive Report
This week conditions were fine. We had some rain here and there, but no trips were canceled because of this. Sometimes,...
DIVE REPORT: NOT SMOOTH, BUT COMFORTABLE
This Week’s Dive Report
This past week, conditions were decent. Winds were moderate and there was no rain, so we were able to enjoy this...
DIVE REPORT: CALM WINDS & CLEAR VIZ
This Week’s Dive Report
After a windy few weeks, we had very nice conditions for diving all of this week. Visibility was stellar, with turquoise...
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KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: THE STARFISH THEORY OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Decades ago, early in my Key West life, I...
Environment
STAY OFF THE SEAGRASS: NOAA RESTORES UNDERWATER MEADOW AFTER BOAT GROUNDING√
A bald patch of grass in someone’s front yard...
Marine Life
OSPREY RESCUED AFTER A DIVE FOR LUNCH GOES WRONG IN MARATHON
A male osprey is fighting for a second chance...
Environment
WILDLIFE REHABBERS RUSH TO AILING FLAMINGO IN TAVERNIER: BIRD DIED A DAY LATER
American flamingos, popularly known as pink flamingos, faced extinction...
Florida Keys Community
FWC CAPT. DAVID DIPRE CLOSES 30 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
“David Dipre is truly gifted. He displays humility and...
