AMORAY’S SCUBA SANTA WISHES YOU “PEACE, LOVE & DIVING!”

“Think mall Santa pictures, but underwater.” When Anna Clapper sent this description of her latest event, the tagline screamed Keys holiday magic. Truly, what could...

DIVE REPORT: DIVES AGAINST DEBRIS SUPPORT CORAL RESTORATION, TOO!

The holidays have come and gone here in the Keys, but conditions have remained favorable — especially for December. Low winds and great visibility...
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FROM THE FAMOUS FOX: REEF LOOKS BACK ON A MEMORABLE YEAR

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” So how was everyone’s holiday weekend? I heard traffic and sirens and horns...
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BOATS RECEIVE ANNUAL BLESSING AT ISLAMORADA’S WHALE HARBOR ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Boats large and small made their way to Whale Harbor Channel on the oceanside for the annual Blessing of the Fleet on the morning...

FROM THE FAMOUS FOX: A FANCY MICROSCOPE & RESTORING LOCAL REEFS

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with this week’s “Reef’s Report.” Did you notice I got a new column photo? New Year, new me. I’m...
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UPPER KEYS HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR NEW BUILDING TO CARE FOR ANIMALS

Veterinarian Michael Claudio delicately picked up a mewling ginger kitten, who had been nestled against her mama on a pile of blankets. A few...
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OVER 200 YOUNG SAILORS EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL KEYS REGATTA

When over 200 sailboats take off at the same time, it is quite a sight, according to Buccaneer Blast Regatta organizer Rosa Lamela. “People need...
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DIVE REPORT: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCUBA CLUB DIVES WITH IDC

This Week’s Dive Report A fine winter week for diving! Conditions were decent this week, and we were out on the water. We had a...
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LOVE & SCUBA: KEY LARGO COUPLE REFLECT ON SCUBA CHARTER SUCCESS

Local residents Glenn Wright and Jill Kuehnert created a unique business model that caters to a personalized scuba experience. They were awarded Tripadvisor Travelers...
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DIVE REPORT: PIRATES, SLAVERY & SHIPWRECKS

Conditions this past week were very nice. Saturday, especially, was beautiful – with low winds and sunny skies. We took advantage of that nice...