Tag Archives: beach

Rough seas today (1/23/12)


Just a quick update.  Rich and I got up early today to head out for early  am dive.  It is now 11am and we are still not in the water.  Swell report and magic seaweed both stated 1 ft seas … Continue reading

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Shore diving was fabulous today! Dive 1 (1/22/12)


Today was an incredible day for diving! We arrived at Lauderdale by the Sea yesterday and checked into the Santa Barbara Inn. This morning we got up super early and headed to the water by 8 am. we had the … Continue reading

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What would you do if you spot a lionfish?


HmmM??? I see only four options. 1. Kill it 2. Leave it alone and do nothing 3. Report it to Dan or NOAA. 4. Bag it and sell it or put it in a tank. I am not sure whether … Continue reading

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Lionfish – should we kill them?


As I sit here, yes working but it is very slow in the mall, I am really wanting to do a dive over the next two days. As I started hitting my sources to get reports and swell updates(which aren’t … Continue reading

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Bonaire – dive operators


More than 60 dive sites are accessible by shore, making Bonaire one of the the most enjoyable dive destinations. It is ranked as one of the top four dive locations in the World and many of the Dive operators and … Continue reading

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ABC Islands


Well, as I sit here still jonesing for a dive, I am taking a quick break to check out some future trip locations. Hubby has been wanting to do the ABC Islands. That is Abaco, BonAir and Curacao. So, please … Continue reading

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Sunday September 25th, 2011 – beach cleanup and moon jellies


As some of you may know from Scubaboard, Sunday was to be the day to head down to Lauderdale by the Sea bright and early to do some shore diving. I have been seriously jonesing for a dive as it … Continue reading

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Lemon Sharks


These sharks are found more in the keys area of Florida than other parts of Florida. This may be due to the aggregation that takes place when they mate like in Jupiter. On February 18, 2010, the Commissioners of the … Continue reading

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Snorkeling in Florida


Snorkeling in Florida is a favorite of many locals and tourists alike. It is a natural, easy, non threatening way to become acclimated and interested in the ocean around you. While I love diving, snorkeling is a fun past time … Continue reading

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Nurse Shark


Habitat: Nurse sharks are found in the warm, shallow waters of the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans. They are often observed at depths of a meter or less within the intertidal zone, though they are known to range down … Continue reading

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