AQUARIUM ENCOUNTERS JOINS REEF RENEWAL USA IN CORAL RESTORATION EFFORTS
Recent years have seen various companies throughout the Florida Keys stretch the definition of “ecotourism” as an attractive advertising buzzword.
Training volunteers, and eventually tourists,...
DIVE REPORT: ANNUAL LIONFISH DERBY NETS MORE THAN 900 INVASIVE FISH IN THE FLORIDA...
We had decent conditions for the 2022 Florida Keys Lionfish Derby and Festival. Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina hosted the two-day event, which...
HISTORY OF DIVING LECTURE DELVES INTO MARINE SPONGES & HUMAN HEALTH BENEFITS
Join the History of Diving Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. for an “Immerse Yourself!” lecture featuring “Drugs from Sponges” presented by...
DIVE REPORT: VICTORY REEF A CREW FAVORITE
VICTORY REEF WORTH THE DIVE
One of the favorite spots to dive in Islamorada per the crew is Victory Reef. Located about 5 miles off...
DIVE REPORT: PREPARATION TIPS IN TIMES OF A STORM
Diving conditions were fine leading up to Hurricane Ian earlier last week. But I do think the threat of Ian kept a lot of...
SCOUTS REMOVE 1,600 LBS OF DEBRIS FROM FLORIDA KEYS CORAL REEF
In 2022, Boy Scouts from around the nation recovered 1,600 pounds of marine debris from the Florida Keys coral reef, Sea Base staff reported.
“Our...
A BABY DOLPHIN? DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IN FLORIDA KEYS WELCOMES SECOND CALF THIS YEAR
The staff and dolphin pod at Dolphin Research Center celebrated an addition to its animal family for the third time in 2022, when 15-year-old...
MOTE MARINE HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL ‘TOYS FOR TOURS’ IN FLORIDA KEYS
Mote Marine Laboratory is once again teaming up with local Toys for Tots organizers to help give back this holiday season.
Last year, with the...
REHABILITATED JUVENILE SEA TURTLES ARE THANKFUL TO BE HOME
Two rehabilitated juvenile sea turtles, ‘Luna’ and ‘Sonny,’ made their way back to the sea as Marathon’s Turtle Hospital celebrated a double release on...
NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK: THE WESTON/NORGREN FAMILY
With our Neighbor of the Week highlight on pause over the last few months due to individual spotlights like October’s Be Like Mike feature,...
