Drift Diving, West Palm Beach, FL
Due to the current produced by the Gulf Stream, West Palm Beach dives are conducted as drift dives, allowing you to drift effortlessly along miles of reefs. It is referred to by many as the “lazy man’s” way of diving.
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Miami Snorkeling South Pointe Beach
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Freediving Spearfishing Palm Beach Florida
A mix of freediving artificial reef at 35ft and and drift diving with a flasher and chumming the water in blue water at 90 to 180ft
Snorkeling at Sebastian Inlet
19 minutes of underwater sights from early evening to dusk at Sebastian Inlet featuring seahorses, goliath groupers and schools of baitfish. Several manatees approached as the sun was going down...
Scuba diving the Palm Beaches, FL May 2015
Scuba diving off the coast of the Palm Beaches Memorial Day Weekend 2015.
Dive Blue Heron Bridge - Sharks Spotted
Scuba diving at the world renowned Blue Heron Bridge, also known as Phil Foster Park, is something every diver who visits West Palm Beach, Florida should experience. The Blue Heron Bridge was chosen in 2013 as the best dive site in the world by PADI’s Sport Diver magazine for good reasons… Its diversity of marine life and its easy accessibility are just two of the many important traits of this terrific dive site.
When you dive Blue Heron Bridge you encounter numerous sea creatures that are a rarity to find throughout the world. Seahorses and pipefish in all sizes and colors make the top of the list at this amazing dive site. Octopus, including the Atlantic long arm (aka. mimic octopus), can be found while diving here. Add to the list the odd marine life such as sea robins, flying gurnards, batfish, frogfish, stargazers, and over 100 different species of nudibranchs to name a few.
Dive Blue Heron Bridge and see something new each time. It will leave you yearning for more! Just look at this one example of a single dive at the Blue Heron Bridge. Paul Humann and Ned Deloach, authors of the Reef Fish Identification books, call the Blue Heron Bridge, “Florida’s exotic critter capital.”
Riviera Beach & Singer Island | On The Town in The Palm Beaches
Our adventure takes us by land and by sea to an area of Palm Beach known as the Gateway to the Caribbean. You bet I'm talking about the City of Riviera Beach and Singer Island.
We'll go underwater to a spot that attracts divers from all over the world, we'll experience gallons of fun on pulse-pounding rides and we'll find our inner sensei in a local dojo. Join Frank Licari as we go On the Town in The Palm Beaches.
Dive into The Palm Beaches
When it comes to scuba diving or snorkeling, which is your preference? Diving coral reefs or snorkeling the shallows just off shore? Exploring wrecks teeming with fish rarely seen by the average diver or skimming through crystal waters? Whatever your preference or pleasure, here in The Palm Beaches we satisfy your passion.
PEANUT ISLAND SNORKELING,Snorkeling south florida, SNORKELING
Snorkeling peanut island family beach day.Had a great day Snorkeling in south florida.
June Shark Snorkel/Freediving Trip in Jupiter w/ Shark Tours FL
June Shark Snorkel/Freediving Trip in Jupiter w/ Shark Tours FL
Always feel so incredibly grateful to be able to dive with these apex predators.
On our dive we got to see 4 different species of sharks: dusky, silky, lemon, & sandbar’s.
Always a great time diving with Mike Dech Scuba Instruction on Shark Tours FL
As the apex predator, the shark keeps the marine ecosystem in balance. Its absence can have devastating effects on the health of the ecosystem & Florida’s economy.
In 2016, an independent economic report commissioned by Oceana analyzed Florida shark tourism and found that shark encounters generated about $221 million in direct expenditures, which fueled 3,797 jobs and more than $116 million in wages. The total economic impact in 2016 alone for shark encounters, which includes indirect expenditures, was over $377 million.
The simple fact of the matter is this: Sharks in Florida generate more revenue alive and in the water than in a bowl of soup.
As of now, over 300 members of Congress (House and Senate) have co-sponsored The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, but one key Floridian member has not. Congressman Daniel Webster is the vice chair of the House Oceans Subcommittee and his support on this bill is critical for its success, but he has not yet signed on to it. I urge all Floridians who care about the ocean and who care about our state to contact Rep. Webster’s office and tell him to commit to being an advocate for sharks, for healthy oceans and for Florida, and support the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. You can email Rep. Webster or you can call his office at 202-225-1002. With 88 percent of Floridians in support of the bill, it’s clear that Rep. Webster has an opportunity to demonstrate his leadership and legacy by helping to advance this bill.
Singer Island, Ocean Reef Park | Aerial Florida in 4K
Aerial Florida in 4K is a new series showing some beautiful locations over Florida, in the United States.
This video shows some beautiful scenes around Singer Island in Palm Beach.
Watch in 4K! I hope you enjoy it, looking forward to bringing new aerial views!
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Snorkeling Gulfstream Park | Gulf Stream, Florida
Snorkeling Gulfstream Park | Gulf Stream, Florida
Gulfstream Park Beach Dive:
Gulfstream Park ReefMany people debate whether Gulfstream Park is in Delray Beach or Boynton Beach. According to Palm Beach County, Gulfstream Park is in the small town of Gulf Stream. The Gulfstream Park reef is artificial and constructed of giant boulders. This amazing snorkeling site is great for beginners and those who are more experienced. While many fish have made Gulfstream Park home, Countless squid and nurse sharks also inhabit the reef. With a max depth of 13 feet, it’s easy to diving down to see the nurses under the boulders. The reef starts only about 300 feet from shore. Be careful When entering the water at Gulfstream Park as there’s a natural reef near where the waves break on the beach.
Scuba diving is not permitted at Gulfstream Park.
Parking at Gulfstream Park is free, but note there are only about 70 spots. We recommend getting here early to avoid having to stalk cyclists and beach goers for a spot. The Gulfstream Park lot is open from 8am to sunset.
You MUST use a dive flag when snorkeling at Gulfsteam Park.
Special thanks to the South Florida Snorkel Group for showing us this beautiful reef.
Directions to Gulfstream Park in Gulf Stream, Florida:
From I-95, take the Woolbright Road exit (56) and head east. Turn RIGHT (south) on to A1A, and continue down for .7 miles. On your left you will see the GulfStream Park sign. Turn into the park and find a parking spot.
Getting to the Gulfstream Park reef in Gulf Stream, Florida:
From your car make your way to the beach. Walk south (right) along the sand for about 500 feet until you’re centered with the second one-story building. Enter the water here and swim east. This will bring you to the north end of the Gulfstream Park reef. View our map above for more details.
What You May See At Gulfstream Park reef in Gulf Stream, Florida:
Nurse Sharks, Yellow Rays, Southern Stingrays, Green Moray Eels, Lionfish Sergeant Majors, Stonefish, Porcupine Fish, Grunts, Squid, Parrot Fish.
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Snorkeling Gulfstream Park | Gulf Stream, Florida
Snorkeling In The Palm Beaches
If putting on the whole diving apparatus isn’t really your thing, no worries. Because when you go snorkeling in The Palm Beaches, our panoramic underwater scene is clear as can be.
With 47 miles of beachfront, any day out on the water means it’s snorkeling time. Put on that mask to check out remarkable snorkel sites close to shore. Keep in mind you can go snorkeling at all our beaches, but we’ve created a list of 10 Beautiful Places to start exploring. Splash down into the waves right from the sand or take a boat tour and drop in.
Doing the Snorkeling Trail, Selfie Trail, Peanut & Singer Island
When it comes to snorkeling, the star of the show is Phil Foster Park in Rivera Beach. An 800-foot long tract of artificial reef made with 600 tons of rock boulders. It’s all part of The Palm Beaches’ Snorkeling Trail, directly under Blue Heron Bridge where the water is unbelievably clear. Now, once in the water, make stop on our Selfie Trail, and tag it with #thepalmbeaches.
Look up from the water to see Peanut Island. It’s across from Phil Foster Park. It has an incredible history, from crazy Cold-War presidential bunkers and a long-time Coast Guard base. Nowadays, you’ll find a surprising snorkeling lagoon. Ah, don’t be alarmed if a sea cow goes by you, a manatee that is. These easy-going giants are attracted to warm water during winter months, quite a few can be seen from viewing spots at Manatee Lagoon.
Ocean Reef Park sits on Singer Island. Its beach is well-known for having first-rate water conditions, so the snorkeling is excellent. A little further up on A1A, exploring John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a must. With big rock outcroppings forming a reef right at the water’s edge, find great sights without needing a boat or long swim. Also from MacArthur, make time to canoe or kayak Lake Worth Lagoon – it’s amazing.
See Natural and Artificial Reefs . . . then a Shipwreck
The South Inlet Park in Boca Raton has a superb natural reef about 175 feet off the beach. The reef starts in and around the park’s jetty, but be careful of passing boats. Just up the road from South Inlet, is the Red Reef Park. The park has an artificial reef resting close to shore. It’s a fine opportunity for beginners and kids alike. Ocean Inlet Park, near the mouth of the Boynton Beach Inlet, presents excellent snorkeling around various rock piles.
When it comes to wrecks, with one about 500 feet off Delray Beach Municipal Beach. The S.S. Inchulva went down a storm back in 1903, the nearly 400-foot freighter rest only about 20 feet down.
Secluded Snorkeling
Two local beaches are a little more off the beaten path, Coral Cove Park in Jupiter and Gulfstream Park in the town of Gulf Stream. Both offer you smaller crowds and time to scout the tremendous rocks and reefs.
Peanut Island, Florida Snorkeling-(With Manatee/Fish ID's/Music)
This is not your typical snorkeling footage because in this video, all of the fish (and manatee) are identified. I dodged a few jellyfish as well. I spent a lot of time consulting fish charts and also had expert help from Richard at Palm Beach Snorkeling, Liz at REEF, Tammi at Divers Direct, and Sam at The Scuba Club, so we were able to correctly identify almost all of the fish. Thank you all for your help!
The underwater snorkeling footage was shot with a GoPro Hero at Peanut Island, near Singer Island, Florida.
In order, I saw Spotlight Parrotfish, Snook, Manatee, Gray Angelfish, French Angelfish, Spottail Pinfish, Sergeant Major, Ocean Surgeonfish, Slippery Dick, Baby Barracuda, Flat Needlefish, Porkfish, Juvenile French Angelfish, Cocoa Damselfish, Princess Parrotfish, Grunts, Yellowtail Parrotfish, Longfin Dameselfish, Bluehead Wrasse, Puddingwife Wrasse.
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Shark Dive in West Palm Beach, Fl
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Diving at Ocean Reef Park, Riviera Beach, FL
Diving at Ocean Reef Park, Riviera Beach, FL
Scuba Diving, West Palm Beach FL (part II)
Scuba Diving in Florida with Scuba Club.The West Palm Beach area boasts more fish, more wrecks, and better reefs than anywhere else in the US. This video done in Apple Final Cut Studio, music by Amethystium Shadow to light
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Scuba Diving in Miami Beach Florida
I've been scuba diving all around the world, but this was my first time ever diving in America! Water is California is cold so I never did it, but here in Florida, it's 77 degrees f, or 26c which isn't too bad. Follow the blog at for updates and follow the journey.
Scuba Diving in Miami Beach Florida at Neptune Reef Dive Cemetery/Memorial.
Dive company was Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Shop.
Equipment was a GoPro Hero Plus LCD with a Red Filter.
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Blue Heron Bridge Scuba Diving | Riviera Beach, FL
Blue Heron Bridge Scuba Diving | Riviera Beach, FL
Here's addition information on the Blue Heron Bridge:
This video was shot with a GoPro 3+ Silver and the OrcaTorch D810V video light.
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Blue Heron Bridge Overview:
The Blue Heron Bridge is the premier beach dive site in the country! And the best part about it, it’s in our backyard! It’s so popular that there’s even a Blue Heron Bridge Dive Club Facebook Page that we recommend all divers to join.
The Blue Heron Bridge is a FREE beach dive and is accessible from Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach, Florida.
EVEN THE PARKING IS FREE AT THE BLUE HERON BRIDGE!
Diving the Blue Heron Bridge is permitted 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset.
With the Blue Heron Bridge being a tide-dependent dive, enter the water no earlier than one hour before high tide, and be out no later than one hour after high tide. Doing a dive which is a half hour before and after high tide is recommended for people not familiar with diving here.
Blue Heron Bridge Tube-Dwelling Anemone The bridge is home to countless creatures, small and large, so take your time, don’t rush! Be on the constant lookout, especially for those smaller creatures which may be hiding. On busy days, well over 100 divers will scuba and snorkel the Blue Heron Bridge. Be observant of your surroundings so you don’t get tangled up with someone else’s flag or the bridge itself.
When navigating around the Blue Heron Bridge, remember not to scuba dive in the swim area. Scuba in this area is not permitted. But don’t worry, the lifeguards are cool with divers surface swimming.
Like most dive sites in South Florida, a dive flag is a must at the Blue Heron Bridge. You run the risk of getting a ticket if you enter the water without a flag. TRUE STORY.
Diving The Blue Heron Bridge:
There are 3 primary dive areas of the Blue Heron Bridge:
• The Blue Heron Bridge East Span
• The Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail (South of the bridge)
• The Blue Heron Bridge West Span
Blue Heron Bridge East Span:
The East Span of the Blue Heron Bridge is a little over 20ft deep. There is minimal light here, so many divers bring a light with them. Under the bridge you will find pilings and small sunken boats that many creatures at the Blue Heron Bridge call home.
For the geographically challenged, the East Span of the Blue Heron Bridge is on your left as you’re walking to the water.
Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail:
The area straight out from the beach sits in 6-10 feet of water and is the shallowest area of the Blue Heron Bridge. 600 tons of limestone boulders and prefabricated reef modules were used to build the 800-foot-long Snorkel Trail. The various shaped piles are separated with a trail of smaller boulders. After the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail was completed in August 2012, sea life quickly made these newly placed reefs their home.
To dive the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail, enter the water from the beach and swim south (straight out). Once you reach a reef module, continue on by exploring east and west Be careful not to enter the boat channel near the West Span when you’re diving the western portion of the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail.
Blue Heron Bridge West Span:
The first rule of Fight Club the West Span is to NEVER enter the boat channel! To dive the West Span of the Blue Heron Bridge, enter the water on the right side of the beach. This side of the bridge is where many divers see seahorses! If you stay close to the bridge footings, you will see where the boat channel begins. Fortunately for us divers, it’s pretty easy to recognize, as the last set of bridge footings looks like a wall. Once you reach the wall, do not explore any further west. The other side of the wall is the boat channel.
Blue Heron Bridge Seahorse near the Beach With the West Span of the Blue Heron Bridge having many smaller organisms, take your time. You can explore the pilings by zig-zagging back and forth. Make sure to scope out the growth below and between the pilings as well as the bottles/cans/trash that cover the West Span. From our experience, there are always fire worms and scorpion fish here, so watch where you put your hands (Wear gloves!). Both will cause a ton of pain! The max depth here is about 20ft.
Blue Heron Bridge Scuba Diving | Riviera Beach, FL
Dive West Palm Beach - Flower Garden
A vibrant, beautiful and easily accessible dive site in the 60 foot range. Drift Diving Palm Beach Style. Thanks to Force-E Scuba Centers: Riviera Beach, Boca Raton, & Pompano.