Dominic Delgado Special to the St. Croix Times USVI - A winter morning off St. Croix can look calm and empty until a humpback whale breaks the surface, exhales in a burst of mist, and reminds everyone on the water that the U.S. Virgin Islands sit along one of the Caribbean’s great marine routes. The waters around St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and the wider USVI are more than postcard-blue scenery. They include shallow banks, reef edges, deep channels, submarine canyons, an

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