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Lemon Shark Aggregation in Jupiter, Florida


Every year from January to mid April, lemon sharks meet and aggregate along the Eastern Coast of Florida.  Lemon sharks grow up to 13 feet long and average approximately 10 feet.  They are found in the shallower waters of the … Continue reading

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Dare I discuss solo diving?


The more I shore dive, the more this topic peaks my interest.  I dive many spots repeatedly up and the down the East Coast of Florida.  I would venture to say that I probably know Lauderdale by the Sea like … Continue reading

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Shore Dive conditions for week of 1/3/12


UPDATE: was down in Vero last night at Rio Mar, looked great!  flattest I have seen it in 4 months.  I am planning to dive MONDAY AM due to weekend work schedule. It is funny as I am not the … Continue reading

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Clear Viz reports Pepper Park & Wabasso Park


Good news for Central Florida and Treasure Coast Divers shore divers….we have clear visibility alerts for both Pepper Park in Fort Pierce, Humiston Park and Wabasso Park in North Vero by the Disney Resort. This in from Paul aka “Sheeper”  … Continue reading

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Chumming & Spearfishing = Great White off Fort Pierce


Whenever you hear Great White, terror is struck to your inner core as a diver.  We all think Jaws.  Well this weekend in FORT PIERCE a group of freedivers participating in a spearfishing tourny spotted a great white.  With mini … Continue reading

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Basic Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations for State Waters of Florida


I decided to put this together. I know a lot of divers like to spearfish, but make sure you play by the rules! PROHIBITED SPECIES: It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange the following species: Goliath … Continue reading

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Father’s day Creature Feature – Pregnant Daddy Seahorse


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 – Sanddollars – How to collect & preserve them


Yesterday I posted about the mysterious creature – the Sanddollar. Today as I get myself psyched up to be able to better find the dead seashells, I am getting a jump start on how to preserve them.  Let me please … Continue reading

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Shark Teeth & Fossil 102 – Cleaning and Preserving


In researching how to take care of the shark teeth fossils I have found, I have come across many different tips and procedures.  There are numerous fabulous places in Florida to hunt for sharks teeth and other fossils.  Venice Beach, … Continue reading

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East Coast Florida Clearwater Visibility alert


Well, between my sinus issues, Rich’s ear infection and the car breaking down today, I will be out of the water for the next week or so.  However, I am happy to say that for shore divers out there it … Continue reading

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