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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. If you’ve ever been scuba diving in South Florida and…

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 of you would like to know about. The Coastal Marine Education…

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 the bottom or avoiding an uncontrolled ascent—it’s about safety, control,…

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 for Friday Fun Fact! As a scuba diver, I’ve had…

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 the health and balance of coral ecosystems. With its distinctive…