The Bermuda Triangle and Fort Lauderdale
The Bermuda Triangle’s allure lies in the countless stories of vessels and aircraft that allegedly disappeared without a trace. Perhaps the most famous is the case of Flight 19, a group of five U.S. Navy bombers that vanished during a…
#FFF 2: The Smooth Trunkfish
Welcome back to another episode of #fff or Friday Fish Facts! The smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter) is a fascinating member of the boxfish family, Ostraciidae. It gets its name from the triangular body shape (when viewed head-on), and its smooth…
Dive into our social media
Fish and social media users may live in different worlds, but their behaviors reveal fascinating similarities. Whether it’s finding strength in numbers, flaunting brilliance for attention, or navigating dangers, fish schools and social media tribes share universal truths about connection…
#FFF 1: The French Grunt
Did you know that the French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum), a common reef fish in Fort Lauderdale, gets its name from the sound it makes? These fish grind their teeth to produce a “grunting” noise, which is sometimes heard underwater. They…
Queering the Sea
Tackling Discrimination in Diving The ocean has long symbolized freedom—its vast, boundless waters evoke a sense of endless possibilities and uncharted adventures. For scuba divers, the underwater world represents a space where differences dissolve, and everyone marvels at nature’s grandeur…
Odd Partnerships
Symbiotic Relationships Among Marine Species Off Fort Lauderdale In the underwater world off Fort Lauderdale, survival often depends on teamwork. From coral reefs to seagrass meadows, countless marine species have developed symbiotic relationships—unique partnerships where two different organisms benefit from…
South Florida’s Hammerhead Highway
The open waters off Fort Lauderdale and across the Gulf Stream to Bimini hold many secrets, but few are as thrilling as the seasonal migration of hammerhead sharks. Known for their distinctive head shape and graceful movements, hammerheads have captivated…
Rainy Sunday doesn’t keep Out Scuba down
We had our first Out Scuba social on March 30th, and it was a resounding success. Thanks to support from local businesses we gave away over $500 in door prizes, plus got a demonstration on sidemount diving from instructor member…
Cryptids of the Sea: The Mysteries Beneath the Waters of South Florida and the Caribbean
If you spend much time around scuba divers you’ll find that like everyone attracted by the sea, we love to tell stories. And the bigger the story, the better. That’s why modern divers always fall back on if there isn’t…