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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

Alright, let’s dive in to another #fff—pun absolutely intended—because the striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi) is one of those quirky little ocean characters that deserves way more love than it gets. […]

We just learned about the Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (CMERA, pronounced sea-mare-uh) from new member Karen Patrick, and she had a fascinating experience that we think a lot […]

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve logged hundreds of dives, understanding buoyancy is one of the most important skills you’ll ever master underwater. It’s not just about staying off […]

Okay, it’s time we admit it. There’s too much fun stuff in the ocean to limit our Friday posts to just being about fish. So, from now on, #fff stands […]

The reefs off the coast of SouthFlorida, are home to a diverse array of marine life, including the Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus bahianus). This beauty plays a crucial role in maintaining […]

It’s Friday, and you know what that means… it’s time for another #FFF! The longspine sea urchin (Diadema antillarum), is a keystone species in the coral reef ecosystems of the […]

Whew! It’s been two days since the event, but we’re all still exhausted (in a good way) from putting together Mermaids and Mangroves 2025. It was a huge success, thanks […]