Rescue Diver Skills Everyone Should Know
If you’ve ever watched a dive crew move with quiet confidence and thought, “I want that level of calm,” rescue skills are your next superpower. Whether you plan to take the Rescue Diver course soon or just want to be…
#FFF 40: Nurse Shark, the Reef’s Sleepy Guardian
The Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is the laid-back cousin of the shark world. With its sluggish movements, habit of napping in piles, and gentle demeanor, it’s more teddy bear than terror—though it’s still a powerful and efficient predator. Found throughout South Florida’s…
How to Get Started with Scuba Diving in South Florida
If the recent holiday season left you completely out of gift ideas—and maybe a little burned out from all the shopping and wrapping—you’re not alone. And with Valentine’s Day just a month away, the pressure to come up with something…
#FFF 39: Peacock Flounder, the master of disguise
The Peacock Flounder (Bothus lunatus) is one of the ocean’s most captivating illusionists. With its flattened body, dazzling eye-spots, and uncanny ability to vanish into the sand, this flatfish is a true master of camouflage. Found throughout South Florida’s coastal waters, it’s…
Nitrox Diving: Benefits and Considerations for Recreational Divers
If you’ve been diving for a while, you’ve probably heard someone mention “Nitrox” or “enriched air” and wondered what the fuss is all about. Is it just for technical divers? Is it safer? Does it let you dive deeper or…
#FFF 38: Honeycomb Cowfish, the reef’s armored oddball
The Honeycomb Cowfish (Acanthostracion polygonius) is one of the quirkiest and most visually striking fish you’ll encounter on a South Florida reef. With its hexagonal-patterned body, boxy shape, and slow, deliberate movements, it looks like a creature designed by a steampunk artist.…
The Power of 26 in 26
Scuba diving is more than just a sport—it’s a journey into wonder, a pathway to personal growth, and a gateway to building meaningful connections. For LGBTQIA+ divers, it can also be a powerful tool for visibility, empowerment, and advocacy. That’s…
How Scuba Diving Can Improve Your Mental Health
Scuba diving is often celebrated for its physical benefits—improved fitness, better breathing control, and increased stamina. But what many people don’t realize is that diving can also have a profound impact on mental health. From reducing stress and anxiety to…
#FFF 37: Great Hammerhead, the iconic predator with a twist
The Great Hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is one of the most recognizable sharks in the ocean. With its wide, flattened head and powerful body, it looks like something out of a prehistoric dream—and it’s just as formidable. This species is the largest of…
Advanced Navigation Techniques: Taking Your Underwater Skills to the Next Level
Once you’ve mastered the basics of underwater navigation—using a compass, following natural landmarks, and staying oriented with your buddy—you might be wondering what’s next. Advanced navigation techniques open up a whole new level of confidence and capability, allowing you to…
#FFF 36: Yellow Garden Eel, the reef’s swaying sentinels
The Yellow Garden Eel (Heteroconger longissimus) is one of the most whimsical and captivating sights you’ll encounter on a dive in South Florida. Imagine drifting over a sandy flat and suddenly seeing a field of slender, yellowish eels poking out of the…
2025 Holiday Potluck a Huge Success
We had almost 30 people attend our latest quarterly meeting on December 14th at Scuba Star in Wilton Manors. And the food… the food was out of this world. We decided to do a holiday potluck dessert and our members…