THE QUEEN CONCH: Will Her Reign Continue?
No visit to the Florida Keys (and in particular Key West) would be complete without trying out some delicious conch fritters or a steamy…
History, SUBMERGED: The Best Wrecks in America’s National Marine Sanctuaries
America’s national marine sanctuaries span more than 620,000 square miles (1,605,793km2) of ocean and Great Lakes waters. They include whale migration routes, coral reef…
Lionfish Invasion: The Saga Continues
As most divers know, the western Atlantic is experiencing an invasion that could be the environmental equivalent of D-Day — if we were on…
Sanctuaries at Sea: The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Where in the continental United States can you explore vibrant coral reefs and hundreds of years of historical artifacts while diving in warm, subtropical…
The Florida Keys: Exploring America’s Barrier Reef
Mentioning the word “Florida” evokes thoughts of white-sand beaches, turquoise water and a warm, tropical climate. Vacationers come by the millions to enjoy its…
Spiny, Slipper, Regal and Rock: The Secret Lives of Lobsters
Say the word lobster and you will likely get a variety of reactions ranging from kids who smile from thinking about some of their…
Barracudas: Monsters of Sea Lore, But Not In Real Life
It was just after midnight on a moonless night when we slipped into the watery blackness in hopes of filming a great barracuda, the…