Hardworking Loggerheads

sea turtles

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 […]

I.CARE Trash Derby 

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

Introducing ‘Kiki and Slugger’s Magic Spring Adventure’: A Vital Addition to the Florida Keys Environmental Children’s Book Series

Florida Keys Environmental Children's Book

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

diving the dry tortugas

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 the Underwater Wonders of Kauai

Explore Kauai'

As an experienced diver, I had been eagerly anticipating my trip to Kauai for a long time, and it certainly did not disappoint, despite the unpredictable weather. Although we had to adjust our plans due to the captain’s decision, we knew that mother nature always has the final say. When we arrived at the mooring […]

Introducing Mary Wentzel

mary wentzel

We have been very fortunate indeed to have teamed up with a stellar award-winning artist for our latest children’s books. Her name is Mary Wentzel. A resident of central Florida, Mary brings a very unique perspective to her one-of-a-kind artwork. Mary has enjoyed a long successful career as an educator at some of Florida’s best art, science and history […]