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Reef Diving Key Largo Nurse Shark Encounter Interactions. Sail Fish Scuba does the best shark sighting adventures in the Florida Keys
Have you ever been diving and come across a wreck? Interested in the history that lies beneath the ocean but don’t know where to start? PADI wreck diver specialty is the perfect place to begin! Whether sunk as an artificial reef
PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Underwater Naturalist specialty certification course at Sail Fish Scuba dive center is fun and rewarding. This course takes only a 2 tank dive to complete. You earn a PADI Specialty Diver certification at the end of
With lobster mini season just around the corner, let’s take a look at our local tasty friend! About Spiny Lobster During the day, Caribbean spiny lobsters remain hidden in caves, under ledges, and in crevices on the reef surface. During
Ah yes, the Hammerhead Shark. Take one look at this amazing fish and you’ll know how it got its name. With the projections on the side of it’s head, it’s a very distinctive shark. Did you know there are 10
Spotted eagle rays live along the open coast in warm waters throughout the world, though they are often associated with coral reefs and sometimes enter protected bays to feed or mate. They are generally considered a coastal species but some individuals must
One of our many local wrecks is the USCG Bibb. The USS Bibb wreck is a former Coast Guard ship built in 1937. She served in patrols and as a convoy escort during World War II and took part in
The species known as snappers belong to the Lutjanidae family of marine fishes which includes about 113 different species. These fish can grow up to 3.3 feet in length and they tend to travel in very large schools. The mangrove snapper is a
The image conjured when someone says “octopus” might be that of an eight-legged monster squeezing his prey tightly under the water. But they are actually very shy invertebrates! And tend to capture the imagination of divers and snorkelers alike. Many
Spiegel Grove is a local favorite among divers and crew alike! She is 510 ft long (the size of two football fields!) and is the largest vessel ever intentionally sunk. Spiegel Grove History Spiegel Grove was decommissioned 2 October 1989 and
Florida is known for a variety of species of turtles, and Key Largo is proud to host many of these beautiful creatures! Of the 7 species worldwide, the Keys is home to 5 of them. Key Largo sea turtles include
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Bottom Dweller Fish of the Florida Keys What does it mean to be a bottom dweller fish? It means you spend majority of your life as a fish living near the bottom of the ocean or below the sandy bottom
What did the low viz. look like while diving 17 May 2017? When you call Sail Fish Scuba dive shop and we advise you the winds have been blowing and the viz. will be reduced, the image above is what
Life growing on Eagle shipwreck Eagle was a freighter which was sunk intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot. A new shipwreck may take some time to become colonized, depending on the material
Florida Everglades Cichlid Invasion Fish Identification Training
Should I own my own Regulator? Yes! Once you are a certified Open Water Level diver you should start the process of buying your very own set of scuba gear. We feel it’s best after you purchase your own mask,
Key Largo, The dive capital of the World Key Largo (which means Long Key, named by the Spaniards) is the closest of the islands to the Florida mainland. Drive south from Miami for about an hour and you will
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Sergeant Majors of the Atlantic Ocean A common visitor for snorkelers and divers is the sergeant major fish! This species is a coral reef fish that is found in many reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. They are common in tropical and
Florida Keys Rainbow Reef Parrot Fish Key Largo PADI AWARE FISH
Top things to do in Key Largo, Florida Keys At Sail Fish Scuba our guests often ask for our suggestions of other things to do while visiting Key Largo, Florida Keys. Visiting sites like Yelp.com allow you to see lots of
Wonderful May diving in Key Largo Wonderful conditions today! Everyone had an excellent time. Thanks to our great crew! The guests had a great adventure! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings! We would love to have you join us
SCUBA Instruction is evolving rapidly Whether you are new to the SCUBA industry or working as an experienced PADI Professional, one thing is certain: You have noticed the evolution of SCUBA diving instruction is evolving rapidly. From the evolution
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Eels in Key Largo You can see such a huge variety of life on the reefs. But an often-exciting visitor on a local dive includes a variety of eels in Key Largo that roam the reefs. As you’re scouring the