Author: Chris Findley

Diving Into the Future For years, Reef Smart Guides has brought new and improved maps of underwater wrecks and reefs to the dive industry. In the past couple of years, they have leveraged new techniques and new technologies to truly bring these maps to life. Joining us from his home in Sarasota, Peter McDougall, CEO…

Caribbean Fish ID There are a lot of fish in the ocean, and having some idea of what you’ve seen makes it easier to share your fish tales with friends. Join us as Chip Earle tests our knowledge of Caribbean reef fish and helps us get better acquainted with some of the fish we see…

Holiday Party Please join us in celebrating another great year of friendship, fun and our love of diving! All are welcome, so bring your family and friends along to help us celebrate. A festive spread of food and drinks will be provided as we spend time telling fish tales. And Scuba Santa was very good…

Diving Into Pearl Harbor This year marks the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the USS Arizona during the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor Hawaii – an event that plunged the US into World War II. The USS Arizona Memorial is a place of contemplation, remembrance, and reconciliation. Making a connection to the 1177…

Manta Rays of Florida Did you know that Florida’s coastal waters are home to both a rare manta ray nursery habitat and a large seasonal aggregation of adult manta rays? Joining us from her home in Florida, Jessica Pate of the Florida Manta Project will talk about manta ray biology and global manta ray conservation,…

Diving Through Darkness Matt Jackson is a scuba diver and treasure hunter with a passion for finding Megalodon shark teeth and fossils. The catch is…he’s BLIND! In 2018, at the age of 26, Matt lost his eyesight due to Diabetic retinopathy. With hard work, dedication, and an amazing support group he was able to find…

Liveaboard Adventures You have probably heard some of your dive buddies talk about the amazing SCUBA vacations they have enjoyed aboard a luxury liveaboard. Have you wondered if this type of trip is right for you? Who better to answer your questions than the CEO of Aggressor Adventures! Joining us from his home in Augusta,…

Trivia Night! Put on your thinking caps and join us for a fun night of Scuba Trivia! Our quizmaster will take you through 4 unique rounds to test your knowledge of all things SCUBA diving. This friendly competition will be best enjoyed in person, and there will be a prize for the winning team! Meet…

Diving With a Purpose: A Seventeen Year Odyssey Underwater archaeological diving is a powerful tool that can be used to tell the story of human history. Divers assist archaeologists and researchers in their quest to analyze remnants of the past and gain a better understanding of human history and culture. Join us as Jay Haigler…

FireLight: See the Reef in a New Light New lights are shining on the underwater world, and the results are absolutely magical. Fluorescence diving gives divers the ability to see marine creatures in brilliant, “glow in the dark” colors that are usually invisible to the naked eye. Joining us from his home in Washington state,…