Florida Keys Dive Journal

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Guides, tips, marine life spotlights, and local knowledge from the FKDC team. Everything you need to get more out of diving the Florida Keys.

Advanced Open Water Certification in Islamorada, FL Keys

Get PADI Advanced certified in Islamorada and dive the Eagle wreck. Five open-water dives, no pool day, and quieter fall boats at MM 84.5.

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Diving the Duane Wreck in Islamorada: Depth, Current & Tips

The Duane sits upright in 120 feet of water off the Florida Keys. Here are the depths, the current, the marine life, and the certification you need to dive it.

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Lobster Mini-Season Diving in Islamorada, the Florida Keys

Florida's spiny lobster mini-season lands July 29-30, 2026. Here's how we dive it off Islamorada: the rules, the reefs, and what a two-day Keys trip looks like.

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Best Reefs to Snorkel in Islamorada, Florida Keys in Summer

Discover the best Islamorada reefs to snorkel this summer, from Alligator Reef to Hens and Chickens. Warm, calm water and easy daily charters await. Book today.

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Diving the Eagle Wreck in Islamorada: What to Expect

The Eagle is one of the most iconic wreck dives in the Florida Keys. Here's what first-time wreck divers need to know before their Islamorada morning charter.

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First Scuba Dive Charter in Islamorada | What the Florida Keys Look Like Underwater

Islamorada sits at the heart of the Florida Keys reef system. Here's what first-time divers should know before stepping aboard a guided dive charter — and what to expect from the moment you hit the water.

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Dive Report

Dive Report: Upper Keys’ Alexander Barge is the mecca of marine life

Divers in the Florida Keys experienced pleasant conditions this past week, so good that lots of divers and fishermen were out taking advantage of it.

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Guides + Tips

Keys Diving: Tips to Avoid Seasickness

The Florida Keys waters had a couple of bumpy days. Reports back from the captains stated numerous fish were being fed.

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Conservation

Coral Crew Combats Destructive Disease on the Florida Reef Tract

There are so many programs aimed at safeguarding the planet, and so many right here in the Florida Keys. We can make a difference. It’s in our hands now.

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