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A rare Florida cold snap left hundreds of juvenile sea turtles cold-stunned in shallow lagoons, prompting a rapid rescue and rehabilitation response that offers a rare look inside the delicate, hands-
The World's Largest Artificial Reef Project
It takes a lot of work to transform a ship into an artificial reef. We take a look behind the scenes as the massive SS United States is prepped for its new home on the seafloor.
PADI Club Member Spotlight: Victoria and Robert Huber

Meet Victoria and Bob Huber of Central Florida. This father-daughter buddy team shares a common love of the ocean.

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First Steps After a Lionfish Sting

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