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    Save the Micro Atolls of Cozumel!

    Check this out, please sign the petition and pass it on. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/cozumel/?cid=FB_Share More information- Cozumel 2013 – News Watch Thank you!
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    Olympus SP-350 camera in full working condition

    Looking for a fully functional SP-350 camera. I have one but want another as a backup. Just the camera, no extras required. Thanks.
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    Anyone diving with AKR Sept 3-10?

    My wife and I are heading to Roatan September 3, diving with Anthony's Key Resort for the week. Anyone else gonna be there during that time?
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    Wind conditions and port 13 Feb

    A check on the Windfinder website, Windfinder - Wind & weather forecast Cozumel / Punta Sur, shows some hefty wind this weekend. I'll be flying in to Coz Sunday and start diving Monday morning. Is the present wind conditions causing port closures?
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    Some type of night coral? Please ID

    Came across this on a night dive at Roatan. I've never seen it before anywhere in the Caribbean. I've searched ID databases but have come up empty. Can anyone explain this and give an ID?
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    Roatan and AKR trip report Sept 2010

    After reviewing and naming the 400+ photos I took in Roatan I'm ready to submit the customary dive trip report. We booked airfare on Delta through Atlanta. No delays and luggage arrived safely. We arrived in Roatan Sept 18 and completed 16 dives from 19-23. 3 dives per day plus 1 night dive. One...
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    Help me with this little fish, please

    For the life of me, I can't put a name on this little guy I recently snapped in Roatan. Please tell me what this is.
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    Using Skype from Roatan to USA

    Has anyone used Skype to make laptop VOIP calls to USA landlines? If so, how did it work for you. I'm thinking about using it for my upcoming trip to RTB. Any tips would be appreciated.
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    How many SP-350 users out there?

    With all the talk about the new E-PL1, I'm curious how many folks out there are still using and happy with their SP-350 setup. I'm still using mine and plan to do so for as long as it keeps giving me great photos. Let's hear it for the SP-350.
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    VA Aquarium Dive Team tryout October 2/3

    The Virginia Aquarium will hold its next Dive Team tryout October 2 and 3. I'm posting this now because the requirements for joining the team have changed and you may need some lead time to meet minimum requirements. One new requirement is that you must be at least Advanced Open Water certified...
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    Roatan in September - who's staying where

    Will be at Anthony's Key Resort 18-25 Sept. The first time in Roatan for the wife and I, and we're really looking forward to it.
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    AKR, FIBR, Bananarama - which is best and why?

    Planning a trip to Roatan with the wife, both divers, no kids. I've been reading up on dive resorts there and have narrowed it down to these 3. I know the diving will be great at any of these resorts so I'm more interested in the "topside" details. Particularly, the extent of dealing with...
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    Kudos to Conch Republic Divers

    Just spent 6 days diving with Conch Republic Divers. Gary, Brenda and crew did a fine job providing some excellent diving. I've been using their services for years but wanted to post a special thanks for such a fine week of diving. Sites included SG (x2), Eagle, Duane (x2), Conch Wall (x2)...
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    VA Aquarium Dive Team tryout April 24/25

    The aquarium will be conducting dive team tryouts April 24 and 25. A new requirement is that divers must be at least Advanced Open Water certified. If interested, go to the following web link, download, complete and submit an application. Call the contact number shown on the web page if you...
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    Miflex hose cover a place to grow organisms?

    Since XS Scuba is the USA distributor, thought I'd throw this question to them. If anyone knows the answer, feel free to respond. I use a Miflex LP hose for my primary reg. I dive at the local aquarium as a volunteer. One of the staff said I shouldn't dive the tanks with a Miflex hose because...
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    GA Aquarium reciprocity program?

    My wife recently visited the GA Aquarium and was talking with either a staff member or volunteer, don't know which for sure, and she mentioned to him that I am on the volunteer dive team at the Virginia Aquarium. The person said that there is a reciprocity program there where other aquarium dive...
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    Dive for a Cure - Mar 26/27 @ Lynnhaven Dive Center

    Lynnhaven Dive Center is holding its 14th annual “Dive for a Cure” fundraiser March 26-27 to help fight cancer. Sponsored by Lynnhaven Dive Center, ADS Inc, Mythics, and The Hillier Foundation, this 24-hour scuba diving marathon raises money for various local cancer charities. Non-divers are...
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    Trip report Feb 18 - 22, 2010

    This was our 6th annual trip to Cozumel. My wife and I flew into Cozumel Feb 16, flew out Feb 23 on US Air. Stayed at Hotel Flamingo Experience a Cozumel vacation at Hotel Flamingo, one of Cozumel boutique hotels. for the 6th year, located 6th Street North, a short walk from town center. Very...
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    What's expected of DMs in Coz?

    This past week while diving in Coz I witnessed something done by an "in-water" DM that I consider a questionable practice, but that's completely my opinion. To help me better understand my observations, I'm asking other Coz divers to give me their take on the things I saw. I was on a boat of...
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    HOG 2nd stage vacuum check fails

    Received a new HOG 2nd stage in the mail today along with the Miflex hose it attaches to. Connected it to my SP MK25. I'm unable to put pressure on it yet (no tank available) but I did do a vaccum check and it sucks air - no vacuum. My 1st stage is sealed and all hoses are tight, before someone...
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