One of the more than 20 Goliath Groupers encountered during last week's dive on the Jupiter Wreck Trek. Photo by Active Diver volunteer Jean Gruss.

Reef Report
Saturday, September 30
Goliath Grouper Dive with Jupiter Dive Center

We had a fun gang of 14 ADA divers Saturday afternoon at Jupiter Dive Center for what was expected to be a goliath grouper dive, and Captain Ryan didn't disappoint.

Dive 1: Wreck Trek-Our divemaster Matt lead us through a wreck trek starting at the Esso Bonaire (90 ft), where we were able to swim with over 20 goliath groupers. While the visibility was not the greatest, we were still able to find the Miss Jenny Barge where we were treated to more close encounters with goliath grouper and a friendly hawksbill turtle.

Most of us were able to complete the trek congregating around the Zion Train Tugboat, the final wreck in our trek. Upon completion, we were greeted by Amy who helped us all get back to our places and get ready for the next dive.

Dive 2: Scarface and Spadefish Ledges-Dodging storm clouds, we were able to get our second dive in at the Scarface and Spadefish ledges (70 ft). Water was still warm at 84 degrees, but vis was worse at about 20 ft. Despite the poor vis, we were able to see many Tropicals, cowfish and 3 moray eels. Many of us had an eventful safety stop. While dodging moon jellyfish, a lemon shark decided it needed a safety stop and hung out with us for the entire 3 minute safety stop and beyond. A remora peeled off of the shark and buzzed us while we all got back on the boat.

-- Active Divers Safety Officer Dan Beery

Additional Goliath Groupers seen on the dive. Photos taken by Active Diver and volunteer Jean Gruss.

Bill Curtin and Jean Gruss (L). Jimmy Cornett and Aaron Johnson (R).

Mother and Daughter Hilda Balbi and Maria Gonzalez (L). Steve Potanovic and Cheri Craft (R).

Brian McDermott and Steve Moore (L). Roger Bach, Dan Beery and Pam Beery (R).

Congratulations to Dan Beery- Active Divers Association newest Safety Officer. Please extend your heartfelt congratulations when you see him on the boat. Well Done!

Dan is pictured here with his favorite dive buddy - his beautiful wife Pam who accompanies him on every dive.

NEW LINE FOR 9th ANNUAL DIVE CRUISE

The 2024 annual cruise will take place October 27- November 2, 2024, on the Celebrity Beyond, and is ready to book. Please click here for all pertinent details and booking instructions.

Also, still looking for a single male for the upcoming 12/9/2023-12/16/2023 Christmas dive cruise. If interested, please e-mail Daryl Johnson at diverdaryl@bellsouth.net.

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Women Divers Hall of Fame
2024 Scholarships and
Training Grants

Applications are NOW open!

Twenty nine scholarships and training grants are offered this year. For some of the categories, more than one scholarship/grant is being offered. A summary of the scholarship/grant categories and award amounts is listed below. Full descriptions and sponsorship information may be found in the press release (link below). Application instructions can be found here.
Please, PLEASE help us get the word out and share the press release!
Click here to download the press release:
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2024 Scholarships
Seven categories of scholarships are offered this year in marine conservation (basic or applied research), marine biology, underwater archaeology, seagrass and coral restoration/conservation, sea turtle conservation, extreme environment physiology, and journalism/ graphic arts/ photography/ videography. They are intended to support independent research, field work, and conservation/ restoration activities, as specified in the descriptions.

2024 Training Grants

Ten categories of training grants are offered this year. Training grants provide funding for diving and diving-related underwater training. WDHOF and our sponsors offer several dive training grants for both beginners to learn to dive and for certified divers to advance their skills.

The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 pm New York time.

(Exception: Undergraduate Marine Research Internship
closes Jan 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm New York time.)

www.wdhof.org

Let's Go Diving! Book Your Favorites Before They Fill Up!

FULL doesn't always mean full.
When our dives fill up the original number of spaces booked, we can always ask for more space from the dive shop. And when the boats are at capacity you can always ask to be put on the waitlist. We always have cancellations, so many of our members on the waitlist get on the dive, sometimes the night before or the morning of the dive. So don't miss out. If you're favorite dive says full, just ask to be put on the waitlist by contacting Rachel at 786-316-9852 or simply reply to this email. Waitlisted spots are filled on a first come first served basis so do it soon! See you on the boat!

Saturday, October 7
Boynton-Goliath Grouper Castor with South Florida Diving HQ - ADVANCED, 7:30 AM Check-in.

HURRY FIVE SPOTS LEFT!

Last chance of this dive season to experience the wonderful Goliath Grouper aggregation.

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Sunday, October 15
Duane Wreck with Rainbow Reef- ADVANCED

BOOK NOW ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT!

Visit the 327-foot USCG Cutter Duane sitting in 125 feet of water with massive coral growth and numerous schools of fish that now call it home.

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Sunday, October 22
Miami Wrecks with Deco Divers- ADVANCED, 7:30 AM Check-in

BOOK NOW THREE SPOTS LEFT!

Nice wrecks just minutes away from Miami Beach with the potential to visit the underwater Neptune Memorial mausoleum.

BOOK THIS DIVE

Saturday, October 28
Tavernier with Conch Republic Divers Followed by End of Season BBQ

DIVE FULL! Please contact Rachel at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email to be added to the waitlist.

Sign up for the last local club dive of the year and attend the end of season BBQ at Lee and Rosy's home in the Keys after the dive.

SAVE THE DATE!
JOIN US FOR OUR END OF SEASON BBQ PARTY ON OCTOBER 28!

After our dive in Tavernier on Saturday, October 28 we will gather at the home of Lee and Rosy Wood for our annual end of season BBQ party.
Space is limited so book the dive today!

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13374 SW 46 Terrace

Miami, FL 33175

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Reef Report Saturday, September 30 Goliath Grouper Dive with Jupiter Dive Center

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Reef Report
Saturday, September 30
Goliath Grouper Dive with Jupiter Dive Center