Key Takeaways Looe Key runs roughly 5 to 35 feet, so it suits newer certified divers and experienced divers who just want a relaxed reef. The reef sits about 6 miles offshore of Big Pine Key and Ramrod Key, which makes Big Pine the practical place to launch....
Key Takeaways Two seasons. Florida runs a two-day sport (mini) season, July 29–30 in 2026, plus a regular season from August 6 through March 31. The Keys limit is six. In Monroe County and Biscayne National Park you can keep 6 spiny lobster per person per day in both...
Key Takeaways Spiny, not clawed. The Florida Keys lobster is the clawless Caribbean spiny lobster, caught by hand with a tickle stick and net rather than a trap. Snorkeling counts. You don’t need a scuba certification. Most visitors catch lobster free-diving...
Key takeaways A boat-day bag and a travel bag solve two different problems, so a lot of divers end up happiest with a simple two-bag setup. For a Florida Keys charter you want a bag that handles wet gear cleanly; for the trip down you want structure and organized...
Scuba Diving Age Requirements: When Can Kids Start Diving in the Florida Keys? Key takeaways Kids can try a shallow Bubblemaker-style session well before they are eligible for certification. Junior Open Water certification generally starts at age 10, with...
Key takeaways Build your starter kit as freediving gear first, spearfishing gear second. Spend on fit-dependent gear — mask, fins, exposure protection, weight belt — and keep snorkels, accessories, and support gear simple. A pole spear and a speargun teach different...
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