Returning to the Dry Tortugas with FINZ Dive Center: A Unique Diving Adventure
The FINZ Difference in the Florida Keys Last week, my fiancé and I once again hooked up with Key West’s FINZ Dive Center for a return trip out to The Dry Tortugas National Park. There are dive trips, and then there are the ever-elusive dive adventures, simply a cut above. If you are looking for […]
Hardworking Loggerheads
Did you know that 40% of the world’s loggerhead sea turtles are hatched on Florida’s east coast? Moreover, 90% of the loggerheads in US waters share that same distinction. Here in Florida, the nesting season is in full swing. The natural world is a tough place to survive, and for sea turtles, this is certainly […]
Reef Adventures & Ocean Connections: Highlights from the Lionfish Derby in the Florida Keys
A Weekend with a Purpose: Oceans, Art & Education I had the good fortune to participate in the REEF Lionfish Derby and Art Show in Key Largo, Florida — and what a meaningful event it turned out to be. Hosted by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), this annual gathering blends science, conservation, and community fun. REEF, founded […]
I.CARE Trash Derby
My family and I participate as volunteer scuba divers in the second annual I.CARE Trash Derby. This environmental event was dedicated to removing marine trash from Key Largo to Key West
Log the Right Treasures in Key Largo
In late February, I had the pleasure of making a two-tank dive trip in iconic Key Largo, Florida. My dive buddy for the adventure was a lifelong friend named Jackie. She is my “sister” in my much loved, mutual extended family. Key Largo has, in no small measure, transformed me as a scuba diver over […]
Cruising into 2024: A Caribbean Adventure
I hope everyone had an awesome Holiday Season. My fiancé Stephanie and I just completed a weeklong Caribbean Cruise. It had been several years since my last cruise. I found myself asking why about the time we initially boarded the vessel to sail out of the homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship was stunning, […]
Introducing ‘Kiki and Slugger’s Magic Spring Adventure’: A Vital Addition to the Florida Keys Environmental Children’s Book Series
Discover ‘Kiki and Slugger’s Magic Spring Adventure,’ a new Florida Keys Environmental Children’s Book that dives deep into the vibrant ecosystems of the Keys. Join Kiki, an endangered Key Deer, and Slugger, a black Labrador, in their quest to understand and protect their natural world. This engaging tale weaves a narrative of friendship, environmental stewardship, and the urgent need to safeguard coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass meadows. A must-read for young environmentalists and families passionate about ocean conservation.
Diving the Dry Tortugas-Flashes of White
Happy to report that my fiancé Stephanie and I just returned from diving the Dry Tortugas, that included three very remote dive sites located 70 nautical miles from Key West, Florida, and 110 nautical miles from Havana, Cuba. The Dry Tortugas, which include Fort Jefferson National Park, form the southwesternmost tip of the Florida Keys […]
A Very Uncool Dive Trip
Two weeks ago, my fiancé Stephanie and I took another journey to our beloved Florida Keys. We stayed aboard the Lucky Lady 2, a stately, well-seasoned southern bell of a boat permanently moored at the dock in Islamorada’s iconic Bud and Mary’s Marina. This marina is one of our favorite Keys destinations as it offers […]
Exploring Coral Reefs and Beyond: The Latest in Children’s Environmental Education
Dive into a captivating underwater journey, learn about the diverse ecosystems, and be inspired to protect our precious natural world.