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Red Lionfish Is Here
RED LIONFISH-Pterois volitans (Linnaeus)
Common names: Lionfish, lion fish, zebrafish, firefish, turkeyfish, red lionfish, butterfly cod, ornate butterfly-cod, peacock lionfish, red firefish, scorpion volitans
Since 2002 the Red Lionfish have been invading Bahamian waters. To date the amount and extent of the existence of this species is still not exactly known. Department of Fisheries has now allowed [...]
Summer Dive Club Happenings
We are launching our third session of Summer Scuba Club. Summer students will have the opportunity to learn to dive, and our returning divers from previous sessions will have the opportunity to take their knowledge about diving to the next level.
During our open water session, students learn useful water habits and skills before embarking on [...]
Athol Island
Visit The Bahamas’ most pristine marine sanctuary. This reef system is home to some of the most exotic varieties of sea life. Brittle stars, sea urchins, lobsters, sea stars, parrot fish, snappers, and seageant majors abundantly inhabit theses reefs. Depth here ranges from about 10-20ft. Beginner divers, snorkelers, and certified reef enthusiasts are welcome.
The Shipyard
The Shipyard, this fabulous dive bottoms out at about 95 feet of sea water. This site features 3 inter-island freighters built in the Far East then imported into The Bahamas about 30 years ago; all sunk within just a few years of each other. One, “The Anellis”, was lost during the great a great storm [...]
Tips for Bahamas Scuba Diving
Bahamas scuba diving can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for anyone in love with this sport. This place is full of very beautiful reefs and great resorts. Different islands have different diving possibilities. Since this destination is easily accessible from Florida, it becomes all the more easily to get there on weekend trips. [...]
The Lost Blue Hole
Divers the world over make their way to the beautiful Bahamas to see this awesome site. This spectacular adventure is only a 40 minute boat ride away from our docks. After short briefing, get geared up and you are then ready to hit the water. Schools of barracudas, a few nurse sharks, and reef sharks [...]
