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Hello Captains, Capt. Jim from Dr Dive in Pensacola FL here. I currently have an online booking function on my website. I am interested in options for a better/simpler/cheaper system for a number of reasons. What system do you use, if you use one. I do not want to take payments, or process...

Took a trip on the Maldives Princess in Jan. very comfortable and well maintained. Great crew, great djhoni boat and crew as well. Overall, a great trip, and well worth it.

Call Emerald Coast Scuba. Not in the Keys, and I don't know her schedule, but this lady runs a great school. Check her out. Emerald Coast Scuba Emerald Coast Scuba - Emerald Coast Scuba The Coolest on the Coast Emerald Coast Scuba has been named the "Coolest Company To Go Down Under With" by On...

Dr Dive sez: There used to be a product called SCUDA. Self Contained Underwater Drinking Apparatus. My wife had one, because she gets salt sick. Worked great. Eventually, the bladder fell apart, but we salvaged the hose, and mouthpiece and have adapted the ubiquitous bottled water bottle to take...

Dr Dive sez: Have your gear tech tune it down a bit. We see too many folks that have their octo tuned like a finely tweaked first stage, and it just explodes when they hit the water. The octo is an emergency back up, meant to get you to safety in an emergency. It shouldn't breath like your...

You can contact the concierge, or go through a shop directly. The dive business there is very competitive, so insist on good service. If you have to travel toward the city center, expect long travel times; longer than the distance suggests. Most charters meet the divers at a park, marina, or...

Other captains may, or may not, report other captains. Depends on local camaraderie, or lack thereof. It is not beyond the Feds to put undercover officers on board to observe for illegal fishing. Just a few years ago, enforcement was a "nod and a wink", for small time operators, until a couple...

Dr Dive sez: Check out Gulf Coast Dive Society on Facebook. Lots of divers, all levels, and areas of interests. Always someone doing a dive, shore or boat, usually with a bunch of other folks, and having fun. This group will present lots of opportunities for fun and diving. Lots of support and...

Dr Dive sez: Even minimal corrosion, a light patina of green, or oxidation is enough. Remember, metal also shrinks slightly when cold. We often set up on the dock or deck when everything is sun soaked, and hot. After dive, everything is chilled, including us. The combination of factors, with the...

Seeing what some folks jam into the overheads recently, no worries. Some of that stuff would get excess baggage fees if they tried to check it. It's out of control already, so unless enforcement increases, it doesn't matter.

Capt. Tom is the one to go with. He gets a lot of email traffic, so phone is better. Call the cell # on his site. Just got back from a quick trip there, and loved it.

Dr Dive sez: returned from a January trip there. Weather was the same day to day, warm, clear, calm. January is mid-summer there. The itinerary is set by the boat, based on various factors, and all the boats follow a similar N vs. S choice plan, so you're pretty much at their mercy. That said...

Dr Dive sez: There is an iPhone version. Search the App Store on Lionfish. Gives you the ability to log in your catch with details, a critical step in expanding the research database. If you come to the FL/AL coast to hunt, please report, on your own or on someone's instance. There are several...

Capt. Jim with Dr Dive here. Shore dives for Lionfish are limited. Some, like Ft. Pickens do not allow spearfishing. Others have limited populations, due to regular hunting or low density. Frequently visited spots will also be fairly low density, also due to regular hunting. That said, you can...

Thanks for the input. Good to know.

What editing program do you use for video editing and screen grabs? The go pro program is OK, but I'm sure there is something better. Cost?

Dr Dive sez: I use a Henderson skin, take at least 2 with me on live aboard trips so one can dry while wearing the other, with booties of the same fabric. Makes any suit slide right on, and more comfortable to wear. The best way to stay warm on the SI is to get a two piece set of rain gear...

Wow. 27 pages and counting. Dr Dive sez: here are some N. Central Gulf observations. REEF says LF are site specific. I agree. However, a site can be cleared of LF in a day or two, depending on size. Not a permanent fix, but is an impact. They do repopulate, but it's a reset. Killing LF and...

Dr Dive sez: Good news. While the prior rule was not, in practice, restrictive, 100 lbs is a lot of Lionfish and commercial harvest isn't common. That said, it is an indication of an increased willingness by government agencies to consider citizen input, look at 'big picture' needs, and...

Dr Dive sez: Florida has removed all regulatory restrictions on taking Lionfish: no season, no limits, no license required. This does not allow spearing anywhere it is otherwise prohibited, but opens up the opportunity to anyone interested in helping. Several Gulf Coast fishing rodeos now have...