Monthly Archives: June 2012

Upcoming Shore diving conditions improve for the Fourth!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by daniellesdives

I took a little looksy today with my fingers crossed that perhaps the dive God’s would be with us this week as I am utterly jonesing for some water therapy.  My other company Gypsy Rose Wraps has three shows in … Continue reading →

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Musa – underwater art museum in Cancun

Posted on June 25, 2012 by daniellesdives

I stumbled across The Museo Subacuatico de Arte (otherwise known as the Cancun Underwater Museum) while wishing I was in the water diving. This is an underwater museum with no walls, guides or descriptive plaques.  I think it is an … Continue reading →

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Slow down, smell the shrimp – Dinner Date Recipe

Posted on June 22, 2012 by daniellesdives

Ok, I am getting out of work a little early tonight and spending some quality time with the hubby. This blog post is a little deviation from my norm. I thought I would share tonight’s little recipe and see if I … Continue reading →

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Shore diving visibility updates 6/22-6/30

Posted on June 22, 2012 by daniellesdives

I am growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of diving opportunities that are presenting themselves.  Was set to take a few days and head down to Lauderdale by the Sea for a few days but it appears that while shore … Continue reading →

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Creature Feature – 6 Rare orange lobsters in one delivery!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by daniellesdives

I came across a cool story this morning. In Massachusetts, a local fish market called Fresh Catch received a delivery of lobsters and discovered not one, not two but six rare orange lobsters in the mix.  Apparently the elusive orange … Continue reading →

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Creature Feature – Atlantic Bonito

Posted on June 20, 2012 by daniellesdives

With my recent post, Shark Alert- Bonitos are running of course I had to take a closer look at why these critters are sought after by the larger gamefish like sharks, blue fin tuna, and sailfish.  There are 4 types … Continue reading →

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What the heck is a sea bean?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by daniellesdives

For years, I have been finding these little nut things on the beaches here in Florida.  Hard nuts of all types.  I have planted a few and they have grown vine like plants with little flowers.  I also started featuring … Continue reading →

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Father’s day Creature Feature – Pregnant Daddy Seahorse

Posted on June 17, 2012 by daniellesdives

Today in honor of Father’s Day I am featuring the seahorse.  Why?  well did you know that the seahorse has a brood pouch and carries about 1500 eggs around until they hatch? It is the only animal where the father … Continue reading →

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Creature Feature – A day in the life of a nesting Sea Turtle

Posted on June 16, 2012 by daniellesdives

Today is World Sea Turtle Day, named in honor of the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr who was the father of modern sea turtle biology.   Tonight, I am hopefully going to head down to the beach after work, around 10pm … Continue reading →

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