We had a wonderful season opener kick-off dive on Saturday, May 23.
Check out our video and see what we saw!

Reef Report
Saturday, May 23
Blue Heron Bridge, Riviera Beach


Beach Dive, Bravo Team (Rachel is Alpha team). Seas 0’, depth 20’, vis 20’, current mild to zero, water temp 80 degrees. Sightings include stingrays (including a baby), numerous giant star fish, angel fish, banded shrimp, orange cup coral, arrow crabs, Atlantic spade fish, swarms of minnow, snake eel, spotted moray eel, porcelain crabs, hermit crabs, frog fish, batfish.
 
Thanks Rachel, we needed that.

-- Active Divers President and Safety Officer Lon Von Lintel

PS: Alpha team also saw a Goliath Grouper! (we have video proof)
Curious creatures of the Blue Heron Bridge: shortnose batfish (left) and nine-arm sea star (right). Thank you Jean Gruss for these incredible photos!

Diving in the Age of Covid Update

It's official that the checkpoint at Florida City will be lifted and visitors will be allowed back to the Keys on June 1st! The Blue Heron Bridge is open for diving from dawn to dusk (no night diving yet) and dive boats are currently running with reduced capacity from Jupiter to Miami.

North of the Keys, capacity on the dive boats is restricted to 8 passengers. Because of reduced capacity, our dives are filling up quickly and additional space is extremely limited. When the Keys opens to visitors, boats will be limited to 12 divers. These numbers may increase as the season progresses.

Special restrictions have been put into place on dive boats due to COVID-19 until further notice. On all dives, members must use a face covering (mask) in place at all times, except when using a regulator. Dive boat capacity is limited to facilitate a minimum of six feet of distance between divers. Social distancing will be expected at all times, on boats and on beach-entry dives. Personal hand sanitizing products or gloves must be used. Following these procedures, all can enjoy a safe and fun dive.

We look forward to seeing you on a future dive!
French Angelfish nestled between orange coral-encrusted pylons at the Blue Heron Bridge. Photo by Active Diver Jean Gruss.

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You have just one week left to renew your Active Divers membership for the low early bird rate of just $35, but only through May 31. And did you know that your membership covers all members of your household, because the family that plays together stays together! So renew your membership, gather up your crew and meet us on a dive soon!
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Atlantic Spadefish are plentiful at the Blue Heron Bridge. Photo by Active Diver Jean Gruss.

Our Dive Schedule is Now Open for Booking!
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Saturday, May 30
Palm Beach - ADVANCED

Walker's Dive Charters
Check in at 12:30 p.m. Drift diving in swift currents. 
SOLD OUT!

Saturday, June 6
Blue Heron Bridge Shore Dive

Phil Foster Park
Check in at 8:00 a.m. Bring your own tank and weights. 
Dive is free but groups are limited to 10 people. Please call Rachel at 786-316-9852 to reserve. 

Saturday, June 13
Jupiter - ADVANCED

Kyalami Charters - Jupiter Scuba Diving
Check in at 12:30 p.m. Drift diving in swift currents, lots of turtles! 
SOLD OUT!

Saturday, June 13
South Tavernier


Florida Keys Dive Center
Check in at 12:00 noon. Clear water and lots to see.
HURRY! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!
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Saturday, June 20
Islamorada

Key Dives
Check in at 12:00 p.m. Pristine reefs, lots of marine life. 
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Thursday, June 25
Blue Heron Bridge Shore Dive

Phil Foster Park
Check in at 11:30 a.m. Bring your own tank and weights. 
Dive is free but group is limited to 10 people. Please call Rachel at 786-316-9852 to reserve your space.

Saturday, June 27
Sea Turtle Dive - ADVANCED

Kyalami Charters - Jupiter Scuba
Check in at 8:00 a.m. Drift diving in swift currents, turtle-palooza!
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What is the Active Divers Sea Turtle Dive?
Florida has the greatest abundance of nesting loggerhead sea turtles in the world, and the height of nesting season is during the months of June and July. This video was taken in Jupiter, an important site for loggerheads, on last year's Sea Turtle Dive. We saw about 20 loggerheads, mostly females during this dive. Numerous turtles rest nearshore atop Loggerhead Reef, waiting for nightfall to go up onto the beach to nest and lay eggs. This special dive will sell out quickly, so book early!

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