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NE Florida’s 2nd Annual Lionfish Derby

NE Florida’s 2nd Annual Lionfish Derby

Come on… You know  you love to hate lionfish. To help the state control lionfish population, NE Florida is conducting its 2nd annual lionfish derby. Last years event handed out thousands of dollars in cash awards and more. Be part of this movement. Sign up and join us August 8 for the captains meeting and August 9th for the hunt and harvest. Proceeds benefit the DSAJ (Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville) and REEF as well as local … Read entire article »

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Narcosis, the Great White is found

Narcosis, the Great White is found

This past weekend, Divetalking received texts containing two photographs of a diver, Tom Booker holding the Great White Narcosis. Narcosis was found in the Ginnie Springs. She is the cousin of Deco, the Great White that once lived in Ginnie Springs and has since migrated to and last seen in the Virgina area. Narcosis was last reported as being sited in January 2013.. 11 months later she is discovered once again. A third great White is located … Read entire article »

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NE Florida Lionfish Derby, 2013

NE Florida Lionfish Derby, 2013

[singlepic id=965 w=320 h=240 float=center] It was Friday August 23, 2013 and we met at Nippers for the required Captains Meeting. The room was filled with guest speakers and participants from all across Florida and part of Georgia. It would be the last opportunity to signup and participate in the Derby with awards as high as $1500.00 going to the team with the most lionfish. During the evening, speakers Walt Quinn (2013 Derby Director and proprietor), … Read entire article »

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Recreational Dive Planner Challenge

So you believe you know how to use the Diving Science & Technology Corp. Recreational Dive Planner, RDP? Visit Dive Planner Quiz and take the quiz. When you complete the questions, compare how you answered to the others who have taken the quiz before you. It is great as a refresher or for new student divers to use as a learning tool. … Read entire article »

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Lionfish Blast – Are you in or out?

Hi Everyone, Capt.Dan here we are going to do two weekends for the Lion Fish Hunt I will be giving away a free $100 dive trip for who ever gets the most. Come April 13 and April 20. The trips will cost $150 you can bring 4 tanks everyone needs to be advance diver. 110 to 115 will be the deepest. So give me a call 904-463-3236. [singlepic id=925 w=320 h=240 float=center] We are almost 1/2 way into the April month and the Lionfish Blast is well underway. We have some good numbers coming in and more days to beat those number and try to earn the top spot and the $500 award. Capt. Dan Lindley has dedicated his boat for the next two weekends to support the event. Visit Offshore Dive Charter at … Read entire article »

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DEMA Show 2013 – Orange County Convention Center – Orlando Florida

DEMA Show 2012 saw four fantastic show days with thousands of people flooding the aisles of the exhibit hall which features hundreds of exhibits all dedicated to the diving, action watersports and travel industries. Mark your calendars for DEMA Show 2013, November 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. DEMA Show has gone mobile!  Click here to view event details, the floor plan and show specials on your mobile device. ATTENDEE        EXHIBITOR    MEDIA     FLOOR PLAN     FEATURES   HOTELS    REGISTRATION   About DEMA Show                 About DEMA                    Join DEMA Sponsors                                Show Floor                       Seminars Register                                  Book Hotel                       Contact Us Produced by DEMA, The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association Toll Free: (800)-862-3483 Phone: (858)-616-6108 Fax: (858)-616-6495 Email: info@dema.com 313 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Managed by National Trade Productions (NTP) Toll Free: (800)-687-7469 Phone: (703)-683-8500 Fax: … Read entire article »

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Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast Tournament 2013

TISIRI is at it again! Leading  the Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast Tournament coming this March, through April 2013 to NE Florida. The invasive lionfish epidemic in the western Atlantic is an ever growing problem. Northeast Florida is no exception, and if you follow our efforts at TISIRI you know we routinely attempt to harvest lionfish from our local reefs. Unfortunately, lionfish populations are so prolific more effort is needed in hope to have an effect on the detriment the species is causing. In an effort to encourage as much manpower as possible to harvest lionfish, a tournament awarding attractive prizes will be held throughout the month of April 2013. The event is called the Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast and is open to lionfish hunters offshore the coast of Jacksonville and St. Augustine. … Read entire article »

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Narcosis Found

On November, 18 2012 I receive a notice that Narcosis has been found. [singlepic id=818 w=320 h=240 float=center] Narcosis is a one foot female great white which lives in the Ginnie Cavern. She was introduced to Ginnie Springs in October, 2012 after her sister, Deco went missing. Narcosis is shy and will not bite. She hides in various locations within the Ginnie Spring. On this November day,  while diving the spring, John Kenney discovered Narcosis’ hiding place. Taking a picture to prove he has found her, the picture above as well as a video clip, which the discovery may be found a little over 4 minutes into the video. John had let Narcosis free to find a new hiding place within the Ginnie Cavern for the next adventurous diver to locate. Congratulations to John … Read entire article »

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Submit to the National Geographic Photo Contest

National Geographic Photo Contest   As a leader in capturing our world through brilliant imagery, National Geographic sets the standard for photographic excellence. Last year, we received more than 20,000 entries from over 130 countries, with professional and amateur photographers across the globe participating. Well, it’s that time of year again—enter today! Send us your best shots in any of these three categories: people, places, and nature. Please submit images that accurately reflect the captured moment in time. In other words, keep it real. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., Read more by clicking here   … Read entire article »

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Reminder: Lionfish Derby Palm Beach Shores, Florida

  Lionfish Derby: A Lionfish Derby is Aug. 18 out of Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores. Teams of up to four people collect lionfish while scuba diving or free diving. Entry fee is $150 per team and more than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded for the most, biggest and smallest lionfish. The captains meeting is 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Sailfish Marina. To register, visit REEF.org/lionfish/derbies or call 305-852-0030. … Read entire article »

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Lionfish Derby Aug. 18 out of Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores

Lionfish Derby: A Lionfish Derby is Aug. 18 out of Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores. Teams of up to four people collect lionfish while scuba diving or free diving. Entry fee is $150 per team and more than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded for the most, biggest and smallest lionfish. The captains meeting is 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Sailfish Marina. To register, visit REEF.org/lionfish/derbies or call 305-852-0030. … Read entire article »

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WORLD SHOOTOUT 2012

  During all of August!   Cash and prestigious prizes, 8 creative categories and complete freedom to choose your own diving destination! Important Note: Prior to taking images you plan to submit to the World ShootOut, it is important that you set the date of the camera to the year 2015. For example, if you head out underwater on August 1st, the date on the camera should be set to 01/08/2015. This year, the competition consists of two main sections: Real-Time ShootOut – A global real-time underwater photo shoot out, which takes place during the whole month of August. Enjoy complete freedom of choosing your own dive destination anywhere around the world this August and submit your best images to the 5 Real-Time ShootOut categories. Images of the World – You can stay at home and still take … Read entire article »

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Ultimate Diver Challenge – West Palm Beach, FL July 20-31, 2012

This years Ultimate Diver Challenge, UDC is being conducted in West Palm Beach, Florida July 20 – 31, 2012. Preliminary 2012  –  Ultimate Diver Challenge Schedule Day 1 – Friday, July 20 •08:00 PM  – Opening Ceremony  (Meet the Teams and Honorary Guests) TBD Day 2 – Saturday, July 21 •08:30 AM to 11:30 PM – (Fun Diving, Buoyancy and Equipment Check & Registration) •09:00 PM to 1:00 PM – “Discover Scuba” for Community (Blue Heron Bridge) •02:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Marine Life Clean Up Challenge Kick Off — Registration & Rule Review •03:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Photo Challenge Briefing •07:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Seminar 1 “Diving Like a Fish, not like an Ape” Scott Evans, NASE •08:00PM – Challenge One Briefing Day 3 – Sunday, July 22 •09:00 AM – Fun Diving AM/PM  Trips & … Read entire article »

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New Sighting on DECO, the Great White

New Sighting on DECO, the Great White

On March 7, 2012 Divetalking received a new report. Marissa Lasso, Manager at Cave Country Dive Shop located in High Springs Florida along with fellow cave diver Kristi Bernot found DECO in the Devils Eye. Marissa writes “We found your little sharky friend in the devils eye last night at Ginnie Springs! — with Kristi Bernot” Speaking with Marissa on the phone, she states that she and Kristi were both heading out of the eye when … Read entire article »

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