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Staff Pick: EVO Rechargeable LED Dive Light (1000L)

Staff Pick: Aqua Lung i330R 2 Gauge Console Dive Computer

Staff Pick: Stream2Sea Sunscreen

The Great Dive Drive

Let's get out there and dive, dive, dive. Come along as we explore the state of Florida above and below the surface.

TOP 10 Snorkeling and Scuba Adventures

Our take is that spending time with friends and family, and doing the things you love is key to a happy, healthy, balanced life. So let's get out snorkeling, diving, and exploring this great state.

Florida’s Spookiest Dive Sites

We’ve listed the most spine-chilling, goosebump-worthy dive sites all over Florida that may just make you pee your wetsuit. Let’s dive in (and don’t forget your dive buddy!).

Grouper Season Tips and Tricks: From Spear to Plate

We’ve got the tips and tricks to make your grouper spearing adventures safer, more efficient, more fruitful, and way more delicious. Learn about grouper types, what gear you’ll need, how to get a better shot, and tips on cleaning and cooking your catch. Shall we dive in?

Florida Spiny Lobster Season

Have you caught the bug? The Florida Spiny Lobster bug that is!

5 Things You Need to Know about Scalloping

Are you ready to dip down below the surface and scoop up these tasty creatures? If you’ve never been scalloping before or if you’re looking for ways to make your hunt more efficient, we’re here to guide you through the fun and rewarding process of scalloping!

20 Years of the Spiegel Grove

2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

We’re shouting from the rooftops (okay, our website): Because of you, all four of our local dive shops earned the 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.

Celebrating Earth Month with: Osprey

With their first conscientious sustainability efforts dating back to 1995, Osprey knows how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their products and processes.

Celebrating Earth Month at Divers Direct

For as long as we can remember, we’ve been hearing about how we need to be more eco-conscious and with everything we’re already doing…there’s always room to do more.

Celebrating Earth Month with: Fourth Element

From products to packaging, projects to corporate practices, Fourth Element fully embraces sustainability practices and invests in our planet.

How to Buy a Dive Computer

While more advanced divers will likely already know what kind of computer they’re looking into getting, both novice and advanced divers will get some helpful tips for choosing a device that’s right for them.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wetsuits

Understanding what wetsuits do, getting to know different styles, and aligning your suit style with your adventure!

Snorkel Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re snorkeling, scuba diving, or freediving, you’re definitely going to need a snorkel for your adventure.

Equalizing when Diving & Freediving: How to Avoid Ear Injury

Ted Harty covers the most common equalizing injury he's seen during his time as a freediving & scuba instructor and talks about how you can avoid it!

Ted Harty Talks: Overweighting While Freediving

Are you wearing too much weight when freediving and spearfishing?  Probably so! Find out how to find the safest weight on your belt while also gaining more bottom time.

Florida Jellyfish To Look Out For

Explore some fascinating jellyfish facts and get to know the specifics about common jellyfish found in Florida.

Sharks: What You Need to Know

As ocean divers, we’re bound to encounter sharks at some point. Having a healthy respect for these apex predators is good.

3 Ways to Enjoy Manatee Season Responsibly

Let’s get to know our local manatees a little better so we can understand what they need and how best to respect them and their environment.

How do I clean my Wetsuit? (AKA - Why does my Wetsuit STANK?!?)

Night Diving: Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Are you ready to get spooky? Because we're discussing one of the scariest scuba diving experiences one can have—night diving!!!

Women’s Dive Day 2021

In honor of Women’s Dive Day, let’s take a look at some of the most influential women in scuba diving.

Staff Pick: Blue Steel Faber FX High Pressure 80 Galvanized Scuba Tank

Ever consider buying a steel tank instead of the standard aluminum ones? Check out why a steel scuba tank might be for you.