Snow on the ground, a thin layer of ice burning off the sunny side of the lake. It’s a great day for the February Horsetooth dive. Dive Gear Drysuit, check. Cold water undergarment, check. Properly functioning BC, check. 7mm hood, check. 5-7mm gloves, check. Weights, check. Balanced 1st stage regulator, check. Balanced 2nd stage regulator, …
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The January Horsetooth dive is one among many experiences to come. A Pact Among Friends Over 20 years ago, it was a pact among friends to ski once every month regardless of where the snow fell. We hiked glaciers, snowfields and mountain passes to get our skiing in every month, for several years. Time passed …
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We posted a few things about social behaviors online and what gets “clicks” in “Sticking it to the Man” a few days ago. Our summary is “the sum of all men”. See what we mean below: Video Findings Here are some new and interesting findings from others online who have joined our merry band of social …
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Belgian Malinois dogs playing in the waves of the ocean and on the beach.
September 22nd – 27th, 2017 Key Largo, Florida Coral Restoration and Research Expedition Download Flyer Here The Experience This special expedition, limited to 8 divers, offers certified divers an opportunity to gain knowledge of our coral reef systems, their importance and role in the world’s ecosystem. In addition, divers will learn the latest methods of …
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Scuba divers watch as the elusive mantis shrimp jumps and works his way around the coral.
I recently attended a fundraiser for Fins Attached, where I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Dr. Sylvia Earle. I learned more about sharks, finning, conservation efforts, the decline of shark populations and more. Some of this I had known from educational programs, lectures, dive boat gossip and sometimes Netflix and Youtube, but there was …
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The wind is blowing consistently at 30mph with predictions for 60mph gusts. It looks like the weather service was right – the wind is going to blow. I feel a hit on my fishing pole and watch as my Wyoming Marlin flies up out of the air at the end of my line. Reeling and …
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Hurricane Matthew is approaching and supposed to hit us tomorrow. The truck in front of us swerves over to the side of the road, just off Bonaire’s Bachelor Beach, near Lighthouse Point. “Fins” shouted as our dive buddies pile out of the truck to take a closer look. We run to the edge of the …
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Seaworld has been the topic of conversation for many years. It was once an attraction so phenomenal, you could interact with live animals the size of the school bus that brought you to the show. You were able to see turtles and fish, Orcas and dolphins, Beluga whales and penguins, all in one day. Later …
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