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Parrotfish seen while scuba diving in Key Largo
Reef Life

Parrotfish

Parrotfish are a common reef fish you will see while scuba diving and snorkeling in the Florida Keys . These fish are known for their vibrant colors. There are about 80 different s…

3 min read
Spotted Eagle Rays spotted on Key Largo Dive Trip
Reef Life

Spotted Eagle Rays

Spotted Eagle Rays are one of the coolest animals that you can encounter when scuba diving and snorkeling in Key Largo . These majestic creatures are easy to identify due to their…

2 min read
What makes scuba diving dangerous?
Scuba Diving 101

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?

Scuba diving can be dangerous. With proper training many of the dangers associated with scuba diving can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Common risks include decompression sickne…

6 min read
Dive in 1 Day in the Florida Keys
Scuba Diving 101

How To Start Scuba Diving?

The first step to becoming a scuba diver is ensuring you have no health conditions that would prevent you from diving. The second step is to decide which scuba diving organization…

4 min read
how do i get my scuba certification
Scuba Certifications

How To Get Scuba Certified?

Everything you need to know to get scuba certified in 2023. How to get scuba certified? You earn your scuba certification by completing the Open Water Diver Course . The open water…

8 min read
Does a scuba license expire?
Scuba Diving 101

Does a PADI certification expire?

[fusion_dropcap color=”var(–awb-color4)” text_color=”” boxed=”no” boxed_radius=”” class=”” id=””]A[/fusion_dropcap]PADI Open Water Scuba Diving certification never expires. Your sc…

3 min read
What does PADI mean?
Scuba Diving 101

What does PADI stand for?

[fusion_dropcap color=”var(–awb-color4)” text_color=”” boxed=”no” boxed_radius=”” class=”” id=””]P[/fusion_dropcap] ADI stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors, i…

3 min read
Scuba Certifications

Is The Rescue Diver Course Hard?

[fusion_dropcap color=”var(–awb-color4)” text_color=”” boxed=”no” boxed_radius=”” class=”” id=””]A[/fusion_dropcap]very common question regarding the Rescue Diver Course is if it i…

6 min read
Scuba Diving 101

How Much Does Scuba Gear Cost?

Scuba gear cost will range between $800-$5000 for a full set of new recreational scuba gear. Similar to most product lines there is a wide range of scuba gear from economical to ve…

8 min read
Key Largo

Scuba Diving in Key Largo

Scuba Diving in Key Largo is a bucket list location for many for many different reasons. Key Largo Scuba Diving is home to the third largest living barrier reef in the world. Scuba…

4 min read
Scuba Diving 101

What does SCUBA stand for?

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Scuba Diving 101

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What makes scuba diving dangerous?
Scuba Diving 101

Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?

Scuba diving can be dangerous. With proper training many of the dangers associated with scuba diving can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Common risks include decompression sickne…

6 min read
Dive in 1 Day in the Florida Keys
Scuba Diving 101

How To Start Scuba Diving?

The first step to becoming a scuba diver is ensuring you have no health conditions that would prevent you from diving. The second step is to decide which scuba diving organization…

4 min read
Does a scuba license expire?
Scuba Diving 101

Does a PADI certification expire?

[fusion_dropcap color=”var(–awb-color4)” text_color=”” boxed=”no” boxed_radius=”” class=”” id=””]A[/fusion_dropcap]PADI Open Water Scuba Diving certification never expires. Your sc…

3 min read

Snorkeling 101

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How To Clean Your Snorkeling Gear
Snorkeling 101

How To Clean Your Snorkeling Gear

The most important characteristic a snorkeler can have is comfort and confidence in the water. When a snorkeler is comfortable their peripheral vision opens up and more marine life…

6 min read
What to Wear Snorkeling in Key Largo
Snorkeling 101

What to Wear Snorkeling in Key Largo

What you wear snorkeling in Key Largo will depend on the time of year, your tolerance to the water temperature, and the need to protect yourself from marine life such as jelly fish…

4 min read
What to Expect Snorkeling in Key Largo
Snorkeling 101

What to Expect Snorkeling in Key Largo

If you are snorkeling in Key Largo you will be 3+ miles offshore at the coral reef. There is no reef shore snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The reefs are open to the public and acce…

4 min read