Become a Citizen Scientist in Bali
If you’ve ever dreamed of diving in Bali and becoming part of the coral reef solution, you’re going to want to know about the Earthwatch Institute‘s plans. This amazing 50-year-old organization is organizing to send groups of volunteers to Bali…
FFF #12: Yellowtail Snapper
It’s Friday, so it must be time for another Friday Fish Fact! This time the delicious beauty called yellowtail snapper. #fff is your guide to all reef life. The Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus), is a beautiful and vibrant fish that…
Getting seasick: prevention and cures
Last weekend, I was onboard for Out Scuba’s Pride Day dive. I was exhilarated, the boat was decorated for Pride, the sun was shining, the water was a brilliant shade of blue and relatively flat, and the dive boat was…
FFF #11: Tarpon, the Silver Kings
It’s Friday, so it must be time for another Friday Fish Fact! #fff is your guide to all reef life. We were having dinner with a friend new to Fort Lauderdale last night at 15th Street Fisheries, and I was…
Pride 2025 Quarterly Meeting Wrap Up
If you missed our second membership meeting on Jun 22 then you missed a lot! We had new members, guests interested in joining us and quite a few of our existing members, too. The meeting was held at Scuba Network…
#FFF 10: Spotted Drum
It’s Friday, so it must be time for another #fff – Friday Fish Fact. The spotted drum (Equetus punctatus) is a captivating species belonging to the family Sciaenidae, commonly referred to as drums or croakers. It has a striking appearance…
Survey says…!
We recently conducted a survey among our members to gather insights on their preferences for summer activities. Here are the results: 1. Dive Interests: Our members have shown a diverse range of interests when it comes to diving activities. The…
#FFF 9: Polka Dot Batfish
It’s Friday, so it must be time for another Friday Fish Fact #FFF. If you think the ocean is all about sleek sharks and graceful dolphins, think again. Meet the polka dot batfish (Ogcocephalus radiatus), the ocean’s answer to a…
#FFF 8: Yellow Stingray
The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a fascinating and often overlooked species that thrives in the warm, shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Its maximum size is only 12″ long/wide and it is frequently seen much smaller. Found along…
Coral City Camera… our favorite YouTube channel
What do you watch on YouTube? We are constantly seeking out underwater cameras and videos, and in our opinion–which may or may not be humble–the very best is Coral Morphologic’s Coral City Camera. Their channel has both a live stream…
#FFF 7: Manatees are… Mermaids?!
Friday Fish Facts is straying off the beaten path again to tackle the question are mermaids really manatees? Fort Lauderdale, known for its intricate canal system and beautiful beaches, is also home to one of nature’s most gentle and fascinating…
LGBTQIA+ Consumers and Dive Businesses
Out Scuba was founded with a three-part mission, the second part being about advocating for LGBTQIA+ consumers with dive companies and connecting those organizations who want our business with our members. It has been both easier and harder than we…