Over the past few years, public controversies surrounding marine theme parks such as Sea World and Marineland have brought an increased amount of attention to marine life attractions, including aquariums. While there is no doubt that those two specific attractions
Since my first trip down to the Florida Keys last summer, I’ve been back a handful of times to take advantage of the world-class diving here on the third largest barrier reef system in the world. Stretching over 100 miles,
On a record cold day in Florida, when the conditions weren’t ideal for diving, we headed out to West Palm Beach to visit Manatee Lagoon and see some sea cows.The name is quite fitting for these large creatures that move
The Hawaiian Islands comprise a secluded archipelago that includes the largest reef area in the United States, making it a popular tourist destination for over seven million visitors annually. This number of tourists has increased 65% over the last 20
A little while ago I wrote a post about becoming a PADI certified diver. The reason I decided to get certified was to explore the underwater world in Hawaii. Previously one of my biggest fears, scuba diving proved to be