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Apparel and accessories featuring the iconic Grateful Dead lightening bolt with proceeds benefiting Reef Relief, an environmental nonprofit based in Key West, FL.

Sharks have one of the toughest PR problems in the animal kingdom. 🦈For decades, movies, headlines, and myths have shape...
08/05/2026

Sharks have one of the toughest PR problems in the animal kingdom. 🦈

For decades, movies, headlines, and myths have shaped the way we see these incredible animals. But the truth is, healthy oceans need healthy shark populations.

By helping keep marine food webs in balance, sharks play a vital role in supporting everything from reef fish to coral reefs. They aren't just important - they're one of the ocean's greatest protectors.

Not that you needed another excuse to book your next dive trip...😉But if anyone asks why you're always chasing the ocean...
07/31/2026

Not that you needed another excuse to book your next dive trip...😉

But if anyone asks why you're always chasing the ocean, now you've got a few science-backed reasons.

Turns out your favorite place might also be one of the healthiest places to be.

There's a lot more to Caribbean spiny lobsters than meets the eye!With Florida's lobster season just around the corner, ...
07/23/2026

There's a lot more to Caribbean spiny lobsters than meets the eye!

With Florida's lobster season just around the corner, now's the perfect time to get to know one of this iconic species before you grab your net and tickle stick.

If you're heading out this season, remember to dive safely, follow regulations, and help protect the reefs and lobster populations that make this tradition possible!

07/21/2026

Just a little something to get you through until your next dive.

Send this to someone who could use it right now! 🌊

Sargassum is one of those things that's easy to misunderstand.Out in the open ocean, it supports entire marine ecosystem...
07/15/2026

Sargassum is one of those things that's easy to misunderstand.

Out in the open ocean, it supports entire marine ecosystems. Along our coasts, large blooms can create real challenges.

The ocean is rarely as simple as "good" or "bad." The more we understand it, the better we can protect it.

Some rare good news for coral reefs! 💙🪸Scientists have identified more than 64,000 square miles of coral reefs around th...
07/09/2026

Some rare good news for coral reefs! 💙🪸

Scientists have identified more than 64,000 square miles of coral reefs around the world that appear to be more resilient to climate change than we previously thought.

That doesn't mean these reefs are "climate-proof," or that they're safe from bleaching and warming oceans. But it does mean there are more reefs with the potential to survive and recover than scientists once believed.

Why does that matter?

Because it gives conservationists a roadmap. By identifying reefs with the greatest chance of surviving, we can prioritize protection and restoration efforts where they'll have the biggest long-term impact.

For those of us who love spending time underwater, it's a reminder that hope and action go hand in hand.

07/07/2026

Who’s ready for a week of great diving and even better company? 🌊🤿

Only a few spots left for Curaçao 2026!

Join us October 8-13 at LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao just steps from Ocean Encounters .

Included per person:
• 5 nights
• Taxes
• Round-trip airport transfer
• 4 days of 2-tank boat dives
• 4 days of unlimited shore dives

Room options:
• Resort View: Double $1,250 / Single $1,860
• Ocean View Deluxe: Double $1,500 / Single $2,360

If Curaçao has been on your bucket list, consider this your sign 👀

Email [email protected] for more info or to book!

A sustainable summer doesn't mean giving up the things you love - it just means enjoying them a little more thoughtfully...
07/01/2026

A sustainable summer doesn't mean giving up the things you love - it just means enjoying them a little more thoughtfully.

Our small choices above the surface help protect the world below it. 🌊

Save this for your next beach, boat, or dive day!

If swimming with the ocean's largest creatures is on your bucket list, this guide is for you!Here's when to go:📍 Galápag...
06/24/2026

If swimming with the ocean's largest creatures is on your bucket list, this guide is for you!

Here's when to go:

📍 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
June - November for whale sharks, December - May for hammerheads

📍Sardine Run, South Africa
May - July

📍Great Barrier Reef, Australia
June - August

📍Cocos Island, Costa Rica
June - November

📍Isla Mujeres, Mexico
May - September

📍Revillagigedo Archipelago (Socorro Island)
November - May (only accessible by liveaboard diving)

📍Hawaii
May - September for mantas and tiger sharks, December - March for humpback whales

06/19/2026

If you're watching this, chances are you're one of us 🌊

The ones who always have a dive trip planned, who feel a little more like themselves with salt on their skin, and never quite shake the feeling that they'd rather be underwater.

What made you fall in love with the ocean? 👇

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