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: WRECK TREKS SHOWCASE KEYS SHIPWRECKS

We had decent conditions this past week up through the weekend. Unfortunately, the gusts came through after that, and sustained high winds made dives...

DIVE REPORT: TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVATION

Conditions this past week were fantastic. We had the perfect trifecta for fabulous dive conditions: low winds, low current and great visibility. You can...

DIVE REPORT: UP CLOSE WITH TINY CRITTERS

Conditions this past week were very nice. We finally got the wind to lay down, which made for some great diving.  When conditions are nice,...

DIVE REPORT: SUCCESSFUL REEL & STEEL TOURNEY RAISES MONEY FOR KIDS CAMP

Conditions have been improving lately. The winds have died down slightly and visibility is back. For us, that means dive days. Have you gotten...

DIVE REPORT: HAMMERHEAD SHARKS ARE OUT TO PLAY

Conditions were okay. The insane winds came down enough to start running trips again. Still, all that energy from the winds and waves takes...

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