Preserving Treasure On its return trip from the New World in 1656, the treasure-laden Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas was lost on the Little Bahama Bank. Now Allen Exploration is excavating surviving sections of the wreck. James Sinclair will be returning to Charlottesville to share his experiences tracking and preserving treasure from the…
Secrets of the Coral Reef Did you know that coral reefs are composed of thousands of soft-bodied animals? Combined they create the largest living structure on Earth and provide home to a quarter of all marine species. Joining us from his home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Dr. Alex Brylske will talk about aspects of…
NC Wreck Diving Adventures With an awe-inspiring collection of 2000 shipwrecks, the mid-Atlantic is the top-rated wreck diving destination in North America. Combine that with abundant fish life and encounters with the ferocious looking, but docile, sand tiger shark and North Carolina offers a diving experience like no other. Join us as Marilou Maglione recounts…
Aquarius Reef Base Deployed 60 feet beneath the surface off Key Largo, Florida, Aquarius Reef Base provides a unique opportunity for ocean research, technology development, and community outreach. Joining us from her home in Saint Petersburg, Florida, marine scientist and author, Dr. Ellen Prager, will discuss how she integrated diving, ocean science, environmental issues and…
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…
