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New lionfish trap may help to keep numbers down – no diver needed 12 Jun 2013 | 12:27 am
On my obsessive lionfish knowledge quest, I came across a new lion fish trap that is working in the Bahamas. Frank Cooney Jr. from Bimini Sands Resort & Marina in the Bahamas has hosted two successfu...
Should I eat Lionfish? Beware of Ciguatera poisoning! 11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 am
As you all know I saw my first humungous lionfish a few weeks ago in the 2nd reef line off Lauderdale by the sea. Enormous and at least 6-9 inch body. This is how my thoughts go. I see lionfish, … C...
FWC to waive license needed to bag LIONFISH – no limits! 9 Jun 2013 | 11:58 pm
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on April 17 at its meeting near Tallahassee discussed waiving the commercial and recreational bag limit and the recreational license require...
2nd Annual Lauderdale by the Sea BUGFEST 8 Jun 2013 | 11:19 pm
The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea’s second annual BugFest-By-The-Sea features events for divers and lobster lovers! In addition to lobster hunting contests, an underwater photo contest, beach diving c...
Great to get a few dives in again! 7 Jun 2013 | 11:08 pm
A couple of weeks ago I actually got a few days to head down to Lauderdale by the Sea to get some much needed shore dives in. First time in the deep blue for about 6 months due to work … Continue read...
Fishy…Fishy… 12 May 2013 | 03:32 am
Ok, so I have been like a fish out of water since October. Too much work and not enough play, so that as one of my New year’s resolutions broken. I apologize for the length of time between post but … ...
Where’s Danielle??? 27 Feb 2013 | 06:08 am
Sorry for my fellow divers. I have been a fish out of water. As many of my friends know I hate the cold water and the conditions locally have been abysmal for shore diving. I did have plans to go …...
Watch for Humpback whales migrating in January off East Coast of Florida 20 Jan 2013 | 05:48 am
There are a couple of whales that migrate off the eastern shores of Florida. Be sure to watch for the Humpback and Right Whales as they migrate in the early months each year. You can even occasional...
Lemon Shark Aggregation in Jupiter, Florida 9 Jan 2013 | 08:39 pm
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 th...
January Calendar of Sealife & Migrations for South Eastern Florida 8 Jan 2013 | 08:29 pm
Every year I am blessed to be amazed and inspired by some of the most incredible sights under the sea. As many of my readers will know, I can’t help myself but come back and learn more about the awes...