Articles tagged with 'Diving' | Florida Keys

I.CARE, an Islamorada-based organization dedicated to incorporating recreational divers in activities to restore Florida Keys coral reefs, is to hold its second annual Trash Derby Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5. The event is to mobilize underwater …

Regardless of experience level, divers in the Florida Keys should exercise caution and awareness of their surroundings, and respect the underwater environment during their immersion in it. This also applies to snorkelers and even participants in …

Diving experiences in the Florida Keys are available for people of nearly all ages and all certification levels. The goal among dive professionals is for you to have an enjoyable, safe dive vacation.Dive operators in the Keys are focused on …

Ocean lovers who enjoy diving, snorkeling and kayaking eco-tours can explore and learn about the latest in Florida Keys marine conservation during the annual REEF Fest Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 19-22, in Key Largo.

Following the airing of a successful television pilot in 2022, a five-episode series of "Destination Dive" is slated for broadcast on Discovery each Sunday from Aug. 6 through Sept. 3.

Divers can vie for prize money while helping preserve native reef fish populations during the 14th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival. Scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 7-10, the fun and competitive event is sponsored by …

A one-of-a-kind undersea concert spotlighted reef protection Saturday while entertaining divers and snorkelers in Florida Keys waters -- home to the continental United States' only living coral barrier reef.

Divers visiting the Florida Keys who want to do more than observe the only coral barrier reef in the continental United States can serve as citizen scientists by planting nursery-raised coral to help replenish the reef ecosystem.

Diving explorer and medical researcher Dr. Joseph Dituri (pronounced Dee-TUR-ee) surfaced Friday after living underwater for 100 days while carrying out a scientific research mission in a Florida Keys marine habitat.

A one-of-a-kind underwater concert is to promote reef protection as it entertains divers and snorkelers Saturday, July 8, in the waters off the Lower Florida Keys.

Among the Florida Keys' dozens of shipwreck and artificial reef sites is a Lower Keys gem - the 210-foot Adolphus Busch Sr. wreck. Intentionally sunk Dec. 5, 1998, the vessel marks 25 years underwater in 2023.

Conservation-minded divers interested in aiding in reef restoration in the Florida Keys can join marine scientists during hands-on coral restoration dive trips. These ecotourism experiences enable Keys visitors to connect with the area's underwater …

A scuba diving Santa Claus was spotted Thursday in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary enjoying some relaxation with an elfish helper before the upcoming holidays.

Divers should pack their pumpkin carving tools when they gear up for the 24th annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest set for Saturday, Oct. 29, in Key Largo waters.

To encourage safe and responsible diving in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the official destination marketing organization for the Florida Keys & Key West, has released a "Dive …

The Florida Keys are slated to be featured on the new recreational diving show, "Destination Dive," set to premiere on Discovery Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Divers and snorkelers can promote reef protection and explore the continental United States' only living coral barrier reef during a one-of-a-kind underwater concert scheduled Saturday, July 9.

On May 17, 2002, a retired 510-foot Navy Landing Ship Dock named Spiegel Grove was sunk off Key Largo to become the backbone of a new ecosystem 6 miles offshore, providing sanctuary to hundreds of aquatic species.

In recognition of World Oceans Day promoting ocean preservation, Key Largo's Coral Restoration Foundation is hosting its annual Coralpalooza Saturday, June 4, featuring in-person reef diving spanning from Key Largo to Key West.

The 20th anniversary of the storied intentional sinking of a retired 510-foot Navy Landing Ship Dock to create an artificial reef 6 miles off Key Largo is to be marked May 15-17 in the Florida Keys.

In May 2002, a retired 510-foot Navy Landing Ship Dock named Spiegel Grove was sunk off Key Largo to become an artificial reef, providing sanctuary to hundreds of aquatic species. In mid-May 2022, divers and underwater enthusiasts are to celebrate …

In the Florida Keys, much reef diving is shallow and easily navigable. The only living coral reef in the continental United States lies just a few kicks from the surface in waters as shallow as 5 feet and often only as deep as 50 feet.

One of nature's greatest wonders is a living coral barrier reef, and the Florida Keys island chain is home to the only one in the continental United States. The teeming backbone of marine life runs the length of the Keys about 5 miles offshore, and …

A scuba diving Santa Claus was spotted Monday in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary enjoying some relaxation with an elfish helper before the upcoming holidays.

Coral reefs are considered the rainforests of the oceans, supporting marine life, protecting shorelines and providing food and economic benefits to humans. Along with thousands of the world's ocean advocates, recreational divers interested in …

The largest shipwreck available for sport diving in the Lower Keys remains a popular stop on the Florida Keys Wreck Trek for divers and a relatively easy introduction to wreck diving for the novice.

A one-of-a-kind underwater concert is to spotlight reef protection while intriguing divers and snorkelers Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Florida Keys - home to the continental United States' only coral barrier reef.

Divers can vie for prize money while helping preserve native reef fish populations during a fun, competitive Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 9-12, sponsored by Reef Environmental Education Foundation.

Divers interested in viewing the underwater phenomenon of coral spawning can join Florida Keys dive operators during select coral spawning charters - twilight trips to shallow reefs on or around the full moons in August and September to watch the …

An extensive public awareness initiative has begun to help leisure Florida Keys travelers and residents have an enjoyable, safe and non-impacting experience during both the two-day lobster sport season and the traditional lobster harvesting season.