A new ministry presents the underwater world from a Biblical point of view. Fort Lauderdale-based Reef Ministries offers snorkeling and scuba diving adventures that are Christ-centered, which promotes environmental stewardship while instilling discipleship. “I’ve been blessed to teach scuba diving to thousands of students and instructors, and I repeatedly heard students say they felt closer [...]

  M/V Miss Lourdies, a 165-foot cargo freighter confiscated by US Customs in June 2008, was sunk on June 6 off Deerfield Beach.   In June 2008, according to Arilton Pavan of Pompano Beach-based Dixie Divers, during an inspection at the Port of Miami, customs agents noticed an irregular noise when they tapped the hull of [...]

Haven’t you always dreamed of scuba diving? Seeing amazing scenery, like shipwrecks, strange animals and colorful coral reefs while gliding effortlessly?   Learn with one of the best and friendliest(!) instructors in South Florida! Now based in Broward, I’ve been a scuba instructor for more than 20 years and previously worked as a commercial diver [...]

  The retired missile-tracking ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was sunk on May 27 and now sits in 140 feet of water six miles off Key West. The ship is reportedly sitting upright with its keel in the sand. After mooring buoys were installed, the site is now open to divers.   The 523-foot Vandenberg [...]

  Editor’s Note: Diveheart is a non-profit whose purpose, according to its website, “is to provide and support educational SCUBA diving and snorkeling experience programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran with a disability with the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value to that person. Its president, Jim Elliott, [...]

  Haven’t you always dreamed of scuba diving? Seeing amazing scenery, like shipwrecks, strange animals and colorful coral reefs while gliding effortlessly?   Learn with one of the best and friendliest(!) instructors in South Florida! Now based in Broward, I’ve been a scuba instructor for more than 20 years and previously worked as a commercial [...]

  Divers Direct, reportedly the world’s largest retailer of scuba diving equipment, has announced a benefit raffle for a local diver who recently lost both legs as a result of a boating accident near the St. Lucie Inlet.   According to a statement from Divers Direct:   “Rob (Murphy) has been a certified diver for [...]

The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Seminar & Expo is taking place from Feb. 6 to 8 at the International Game Fish Association in Dania Beach. Exhibitors will showcase products and services related to spearfishing, fishing, lobstering, sailing, survival at sea, freediving, scuba diving, marine artwork, cooking fish, underwater photography and more. Speakers include Steve Callahan, [...]