WHO’S THE CAPTAIN NOW? CREW SHOULD BE PROPERLY PREPARED TO TAKE COMMAND
By Capt. Michael Barber
It’s another tough day in paradise; wind chill is 84 degrees and the beer temperature is 32 degrees. Music is drifting across the harbor...
IN PICTURES: CHECKING OUT THE CORAL FROM ISLAMORADA & THE DRY TORTUGAS
In June, Dry Tortugas National Park reported what we’ve all been dreading to hear: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease had reached our furthest waters. Since 2015, the...
Back-to-back movie nights highlight museum’s Vintage Diving Days celebration
The History of Diving Museum is celebrating Vintage Diving Days with back-to-back movie nights.
A screening of select “Sea Hunt” episodes will take place during the Morada Way...
CHASIN’ TAILS: LOBSTER SEASON OPENED AUG. 6
Plenty of recreational lobster-hunters limited out both days of the recent mini-season, which takes place the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. The two-day event gives...
OPINION: CARELESS ANCHORING HURTS OUR REEFS
Many ocean lovers anchor to pursue their favorite pastime. While some are careful when anchoring, others aren’t.
Carelessly or maliciously dropping anchors onto reefs causes serious harm to...
NEW LAW REQUIRES ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH ON BOATS
A new federal law requiring use of engine cutoff switches is setting out to prevent runaway boats and injuries in instances when the operator is separated from...
SUMMER BOAT AND BOARD BASICS TO KNOW THIS SUMMER – ONBOARD
Whether you’re hopping on the boat for an afternoon, paddling or exploring deep depths, there are several things to consider before heading out. If you’re on a...
LEARNING LAWS DURING LOBSTER SEASON
Marine patrols from various law enforcement agencies conducted resource checks and safety inspections during a busy two-day lobster mini-season in the Florida Keys. With citations came education...
Arrests made in Key Largo tarpon killing
Two men have turned themselves into authorities after photos and video surfaced showing their alleged involvement in a tarpon killing in Key Largo in March. Law enforcement...
NASA dive specialist to speak at upcoming lecture
The History of Diving Museum is set to host a NASA dive specialist at an upcoming virtual lecture.
Join the History of Diving Museum on Wednesday, July 21...
