Membership Renewals
Let’s be honest—membership renewals aren’t exactly thrilling. We know you’re probably equalizing like crazy just to choke the article down. 😉 Renewals are not as exciting as booking a trip or upgrading your gear, and they definitely don’t come with…
#FFF 24: Atlantic Blue Tang, the real-life Dory
Say hello to the Atlantic Blue Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus), a vibrant blue fish with a scalpel-sharp spine near its tail. If you’re thinking of Dory from Finding Nemo, you’re close—but this species is native to the Atlantic, not the Pacific. While many surgeonfish…
Dive Buddy Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
Scuba diving is often described as a solo sport done in pairs—and that’s where your dive buddy comes in. Whether you’re diving with a lifelong friend or someone you just met on the boat, your buddy is your underwater lifeline.…
#FFF 23: Blue Head Wrasse, the little fish with a big personality
The Blue Head Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) is like the reef’s social butterfly. With its electric blue head and yellow-green body, it’s hard to miss—and it’s always on the move. Literally always! It undergoes a striking color transformation as it matures, making it…
Photography Tips for Underwater Shots
Underwater photography is one of the most rewarding ways to capture the magic of scuba diving. Whether you’re snapping a curious sea turtle, a vibrant coral reef, or the eerie silhouette of a shipwreck, the underwater world offers endless opportunities…
Happy First Birthday, Out Scuba!
We celebrated our first anniversary as a club with an afternoon pool party at member Jim LaBrie’s home on Saturday, Sept. 13. We had handmade burgers from Jim and tons of potluck dishes from members, a presentation by coral biologist…
#FFF 22: Reef Squid, the hummingbirds of the reef
The Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is one of the most charismatic creatures you’ll meet underwater. With their sleek bodies, pulsating colors, and curious behavior, they’re like underwater UFOs—darting around with jet propulsion and flashing signals like disco lights. If the image looks…
How to Prepare for Your First Boat Dive
Taking the plunge into your first boat dive is a thrilling step in your scuba diving journey. Unlike shore dives, boat dives open up a world of deeper, more remote, and often more pristine underwater environments. From vibrant coral reefs…
#FFF 21: Valonia Algae, The Ocean’s Shiny Bauble
If you’ve ever been diving off the coast of South Florida and spotted shiny green bubbles clinging to rocks or coral, you’ve likely encountered Valonia Algae (Valonia ventricosa). These little spheres look like something out of a sci-fi movie—glassy, vibrant, and almost…
Don’t be scared of the dark…
Night diving in South Florida offers a unique and mesmerizing underwater experience. As the sun sets, the ocean transforms into a realm of bioluminescence, nocturnal marine life, and serene silence. Among the region’s most iconic night dive sites is Blue…