Yeah, we know, it’s been talked about a lot: the fitting of a scuba mask. We really shouldn’t delve into this topic over and over again. Or should we? Anyhoo, as it seems to be pretty much relevant still and we’ve had several requests for content, here is our short compilation of how to pick your next scuba mask without getting wet! The post How to Choose Your Next Scuba Mask first appeared on Scuba-Fun Dive Center ..read more

Dive Capital of the World – Key Largo When you are coming to Key Largo from the North, you will come past a big sign welcoming you to the Dive Capital of the World – Key Largo! Indeed, the ocean waters off Key Largo are home to some pretty awesome reef structures and sunken shipwrecks that are part of the official Florida Keys Wreck Trek. Add a large fish population in mostly clear water, and frequent sightings of sharks, rays, eels, and turtles and you get the idea why divers and snorkelers enjoy Key Largo waters so much. We typically dive the reefs of central and southern Key Largo and nort ..read more

Get involved now, it’s easy! The ocean needs our help, especially our fragile coral reefs. Coral reefs are just a small part of the ocean, but did you know that combined, they are about the size of Nevada? While water covers 70% of the planet, coral reefs are home to about 25% of all known marine species and are used by countless others. Today, our reefs are degrading for many reasons, and it is easy to feel powerless to do anything. But there are many ways you can help, even starting today! There are plenty of ways you can take action, whether you are a diver, snorkeler, or landlubber with a ..read more

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1, 2, 3 – Scuba Certified in the Florida Keys So, this is one of the most often brought up questions by our customers here at Scuba-Fun: “How does a scuba certification actually work?” Followed by: “How long does it really take?“. Well, let’s shed some light, shall we? Going Scuba Diving with Instructor BrentGetting Scuba Certified vs Trying Out Scuba Many people mistakenly think of what almost any scuba dive shop offers as a Discover Scuba Diving or Scuba Resort Course as a full-fledged scuba certification course, which it isn’t. A Discover Scuba Diving course is a one-day scuba experience pr ..read more

Every year at the same time things get a little more hyped up than usual in the Florida Keys, and that is when Lobster Season has finally arrived and it is again allowed to hunt and collect these tasty critters after a four-month hiatus that is in place to allow proper spawning of this species. Lobster season attracts a lot of locals and visitors alike. So, especially when the season begins, dive shops, as well as boat and fishing charter operators, are buzzing. There are two ways to deal with this annual frenzy: One either avoids it at all costs and steers clear of visiting the Florida Keys d ..read more

Blog post picture above: Photo credit W. Poelzer When in Key Largo… When scuba diving in the Florida Keys and exploring your options for wreck dives at local dive shops in the Key largo area you will quickly stumble upon the name “Spiegel” – short for Spiegel Grove. Treasured by the local dive community the Spiegel Grove truly has risen to become our “flagship” dive here in the Upper Keys! Diving the Spiegel Grove when in Key Largo has almost if not fully become a “must-do” among wreck dive enthusiasts and recreational divers alike. Technical and rebreather divers appreciate the wreck for its ..read more

Scuba-Fun has teamed up with Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo to offer you a unique experience that you cannot find elsewhere in the Florida Keys: You now can choose to include a dolphin encounter in our Discover Scuba Diving Program! While the Discover Scuba Diving program remains unchanged -you still get to do a pool session and two awesome dives on the coral reefs in the afternoon- we do set aside some time between your confined water training and lunch break time to meet the dolphins at Island Dolphin Care. You get to help feed the dolphins, learn about behavior management, participate in ..read more

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