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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