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Axel Dash USVI - Far below the sunlit coral gardens that most snorkelers and divers know, another reef world begins. Around St. Thomas and St. John, deep-reef habitats sit in dim blue water, often out of sight and out of mind, yet they may hold key clues about fish populations, coral resilience, and the future of marine conservation in the U.S. Virgin Islands. NOAA’s move to seek a diving team for surveys in these deeper waters signals more than a field assignment. It reflect

Axel Dash Seasickness can quickly turn an exciting dive trip into an uncomfortable experience. Feeling queasy or dizzy while on a dive boat not only ruins your day but can also affect your safety and enjoyment underwater. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to reduce the chances of seasickness and stay comfortable throughout your adventure. This guide offers clear, effective tips to help you prevent seasickness and make the most of your dive boat experience. D

Axel Dash Mastering buoyancy is one of the most valuable skills a diver can develop. Good buoyancy control not only makes your dives more enjoyable but also protects fragile marine environments and conserves your energy underwater. Many divers struggle with maintaining neutral buoyancy, which can lead to rapid air consumption, accidental contact with the reef, or difficulty in controlling movement. This guide shares seven practical tips to help you improve your buoyancy and d

Axel Dash Breathing Underwater: How to Overcome Scuba Diving Anxiety Feeling a spike of anxiety before or during a dive is far more common than most divers admit. Whether you are a beginner working through mask-clearing anxiety or an experienced diver returning after a break, psychological stress underwater is a completely natural brain response to an unfamiliar environment. The key to managing scuba anxiety lies in controlling your physiological stress responses and building

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - There’s an old fishing slogan that captures the joy, relaxation, and adventure of angling: Bait It and They Will Come. Here to help make those fishing dreams come true is the arrival of Sandy’s Bait & Tackle which has recently opened its doors at 55 Company Street in downtown Christiansted. This very cool looking fishing supply store is filled with everything an Angler needs to make for a great day out on the waves. From a great variety of clas

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M.A. Dworkin The Caribbean - Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, according to a study published in Science of the Total Environment by marine biologists from the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC), based in Rio de Janeiro. Also, a more recent study by Environmental Pollution, an international peer-reviewed journal, confirms the findings in a report titled, "Drugs in Paradise: Caffeine, Cocaine, and Painkillers detected in sharks from the Bahamas,

A.J. Pike St. Croix - Scuba diving is not just a relaxing adventure beneath the waves - it’s also a surprisingly effective workout! While it might not feel as intense as a run or a gym session, the combination of water resistance, thermal regulation, and continuous movement burn more calories while scuba diving than you’d expect. When you dive, your body works harder to stay warm in cooler water temperatures. This thermoregulation increases your metabolism, causing yo

M.A. Dworkin Caribbean Sea - Green Turtle populations have recovered so successfully that their official status has been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Least Concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) have declined in numbers by between 48 to 67 per cent over the last 200 years, largely due to human influences such as fisheries bycatch, loss and degradation of nesting sites and

Understanding Coral Reefs and Their Importance Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in marine biodiversity. They are made up of colonies of tiny individual corals, known as polyps. These marine invertebrates have hard exoskeletons composed of calcium carbonate. Polyps are sessile, meaning they are permanently fixed in one location. They grow slowly, forming various shapes and sizes depending on their species. Alongside other animals with calcium carbonate

M.A. Dworkin Dive Sites, St. Croix - Today, social media is filled with AI images of underwater animals and creatures that don’t...

On the morning of July 3, 1848, John Gottlieb, aka General Buddhoe, coordinated a gathering of enslaved workers in Frederiksted, on the...