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Vol. 54 No. 03

Dolphin-fisheries interactions in Jamaica *** Virtual Speaker ***

*** Virtual Speaker ***

Christine O’Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Marine Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. She has Masters’ degrees in Natural Resource Management and Marine Mammal Science from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, respectively.  Before working for UTech, Ja. she worked for governmental, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations in the Caribbean to support environmental awareness, research and conservation. 

Since at least 2001 fishers in Jamaica have been complaining about dolphins extracting fish from their fish traps and nets. This has led to some fishers threatening to harm dolphins associated with the behavior.  This presentation will look at the behaviors used by bottlenose dolphins to extract fish from fishers’ traps and the development of possible mitigation measures that will help to reduce conflicts between dolphins and fishers.


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Overseas Diving Update

Trip Announcements:

Trips 2026 and beyond:

At this time we have open spots on both our trips for 2026 - first come, first serve basis...

Urgent - Open spots will be cancelled soon:

Riding Rock San Salvador, May 9-16,2026

This trip has group airfare group airfare, arranged by RR, MIA to San Salvador

$2,600

Full description and signup form: Riding Rock 2026

Statia, Jul 11-18, 2026

GOLDEN ROCK DIVE & NATURE RESORT. This trip will be announced with your own airfare, Miami to St Kitts, and then a private ferry. Let me know when you have the airfare and I will reserve you a spot

 $3,000

Full description and signup form: Statia 2026

Pre-Announcement:

Tubbataha, Philippines, May 8-15, 2027

This is the most pristine spot in the Philippines - one of the few liveaboard spots in the world that sells at full price. We are going on the same boat as we used this summer, Philippines Aggressor (I). I will shortly put out a more detailed description and a signup form starting to take deposits as soon as possible. Right now I only hold 16 spots - and more can be added if we have the travellers. I will go to DEMA to look for a land based extension

Full description and signup form (March): Tubbataha 2027
        Nils Jacobsen
        VP Overseas Diving


          Presidents Waves

          • HAPPY MARCH

            The new year is progressing quickly, please continue to be active in our activities. If you have any requests or suggestions we would appreciate any ideas.

            REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

            As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

            Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

            I received the following information that people may find interesting.

            The Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) is a collaborative partnership of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, private partners, scientists, and reef stakeholders working together to identify and implement priority actions that reduce key threats to southeast Florida’s coral reef ecosystem. SEFCRI supports the protection and management of the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve (KJCAP) by combining scientific knowledge, stakeholder input, and community engagement to guide effective local action planning.
            SEFCRI is now accepting applications for new team members for the 2026–2030 term through March 14, 2026.
            Please note: SEFCRI Team membership is not a job position. Team members serve in a voluntary, advisory capacity.

            What do SEFCRI Team Members do?
             The SEFCRI Team includes agency and non-agency participants who are expected to share relevant information with their respective organizations, professional networks, or community groups and to relay updates to the Team. Members may include agency representatives, technical experts, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and local resource users.

            Team members are expected to serve as an informational point of contact, attend the majority of SEFCRI Team meetings, and dedicate the necessary time to assist KJCAP staff with implementing the strategies outlined in the management plan. They are also expected to respond to the majority of SEFCRI communications and help identify potential funding mechanisms and other opportunities to support management plan implementation.

            We encourage you to apply if you are a local stakeholder interested in preserving and protecting the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve.

            There are 40 open positions available across the following stakeholder groups:
            ·         Diving (5 seats)
            ·         Fishing (5 seats)
            ·         Academic (8 seats)
            ·         Non-Governmental Organizations (8 seats)
            ·         Private Business (8 seats)
            ·         Other (e.g., Citizens at Large, Ports, Water Sports, Zoos & Aquariums, Local and Indigenous Communities) (6 seats)

            Application Information
             The attached packet includes the background information on KJCAP and the SEFCRI Team, the SEFCRI Team Charter with eligibility requirements, and the application form.

            If partners or other local stakeholders would like to receive an application packet, please ask them to fill out the request form by visiting https://southeastfloridareefs.net/contact/. A KJCAP staff member will follow up with them directly.

            All applications must be received no later than March 14, 2026.
             For more information about the SEFCRI Team, visit www.southeastfloridareefs.net.
            If you have any questions, please contact: taylor.tucker@floridadep.gov

            Kind regards,

            Mo Morrow
            CRCP Associate Coordinator
            Coral Reef Conservation Program
            Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
            Florida Department of Environmental Protection
            Mo.Morrow@FloridaDEP.gov
            Office: 786-798-4498


            Happy diving,

            Chris Hardham
            President




          Membership



          Greg Silpe was certified at just 15 and has since logged thousands of dives.  He holds an Advanced Open Water certification.  Greg lives in Palm Beach and has been diving there since 1979.  He discovered the USA Dive Club through a Google search.

          Greg makes between 75 and 100 dives a year, and he has a fascinating diving background.  He worked on the Yorktown shipwreck and, in 1985, was part of the team that discovered Cook’s ship, the Endeavor.  From 1990 to 1992, he dove with Mel Fisher and spent years cruising from New England to the Caribbean on his own boat, diving all along the way.

          When asked about his favorite dive, Greg says there are too many to choose from.  As for his favorite dive destination, his heartfelt answer is: “to dive with my grandsons when they get old enough.”

          Please join us in giving Greg a warm USA Dive Club welcome when you see him at a meeting, on a local or overseas dive, or at a social event.

          We’d love for you to check out our extensive Photo Gallery, where you can dive into all the fun from our social events and diving adventures.  We update the albums regularly, so there’s always something fresh for you to enjoy. 

          Happy diving, everyone.  Let’s keep the good vibes going!


           

          Hospitality Hut

          Greetings From The Hospitality Hut,

          Ahhh, the warmer temperatures are returning to south Florida and I for one am very happy about that.

          At the February general meeting it was nice to see a familiar face in the crowd. Former member, Bill Watts,  joined to hear our presentation on the benefits of a custom made wetsuit. 

          I encourage you to visit our home page usadiveclub.org  Please click on the calendar and keep up to date on all the diving and non-diving scheduled activities. You may also take a look at the photo gallery and take a peek at past events.

          I wish you all Happy Diving.

          Clare Anthon

          Hospitality Coordinator

          Local Diving

          Overseas Dive Trips

          Upcoming events

          • Mar 8th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $95 at 8 am

            • March 08, 2026
            • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
            • 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach
            • 1 registrant

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 8 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8:30 am departure

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.). 

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $95.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            Show details

          • Mar 28th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am

            • March 28, 2026
            • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
            • Alsdorf Park, 2974 NE 14th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
            • 2 registrants
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 7:30 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8 am departure - Wreck at 70ft & a reef

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.).  

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $ 70.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            Show details

          • Apr 4th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $95 at 8 am

            • April 04, 2026
            • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
            • 728 Casa Loma Blvd, Boynton Beach
            • 5 registrants
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 8 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8:30 am departure

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.). 

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $95.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            Show details

          • Apr 18th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am

            • April 18, 2026
            • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
            • Alsdorf Park, 2974 NE 14th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
            • 3 registrants
            Register

            Dive Details:  Please arrive no later than 7:30 am to unload your car, park, and board the boat for an 8 am departure - Wreck at 70ft & a reef

            2 tank boat dive on a two Reefs (Average depths 115 ft. / 40 ft.).  

            Gear needs: If you require tanks or other gear contact boat to reserve, these fees are paid directly to boat.

            Trip Cost: $ 70.00 - You have payment options, though we prefer that you use Zelle if it is available to you.

            1) If your financial institution allows you to send money using Zelle, you can send your payment to Treasurer@usadiveclub.org. Just be sure to say what the payment is for in the memo.

            2) You could set up USA Dive Club as a payee in your bank's payment system and have your bank send payments. Then you don't have to keep writing and mailing checks.

            3) Or, if you are still writing checks, you can make out a personal check to "USA Dive Club" and mail it to Ronnie Farr, our club Treasurer. Or you can bring your check to a meeting and hand it to the event organizer. 

            Boat Requirement:  All divers need a Signal Sausage, Dive Computer or other Timing Device. 

            Misc: Any questions please contact trip leader.

            Show details

          • Riding Rock, San Salvador, Bahamas

            • May 09, 2026
            • May 16, 2026
            • Bahamas

             Bahamas - Riding Rock, San Salvador:

            May 9-16, 2026 – 7 nights - DEMA Special

            spots still available - EXPIRES SOON!

            "You’ll experience startling visibility, warm water and the most amazing walls you can imagine. It’s also one of the best places in the world to dive with sharks

            Before diving, a thorough site briefing is provided, revealing that the water depth under the boat is approximately forty feet, with the vessel positioned close to the edge of an impressive wall. Along the edge of this drop-off, divers will find a multitude of large coral heads, creating a captivating underwater landscape that varies in depth from forty to sixty feet before dramatically plunging to a depth of 100feet.

            To make the most of the dives, it’s recommended to explore a substantial 200-foot section in each direction along the wall, providing ample opportunities to encounter the diverse marine life and witness the stunning underwater topography. For the return swim, divers are advised to venture 100 feet in from the wall, further immersing themselves in the breathtaking surroundings. The depths of 60 to 100 feet along the wall face offer a particularly enchanting display of nature, boasting beautiful elephant ear sponges and a plethora of sponge and coral encrustations, creating an immersive and unforgettable dive experience.Divers often choose to visit Runway 10 as either their second or night dive, maximizing their underwater adventures during the day. With its captivating marine life, stunning coral formations, and occasional appearances of majestic Hammerhead sharks, this dive site promises to be an unforgettable and cherished destination for all diving enthusiasts."

            Join us for the best wall diving in the Caribbean!!  100-150 ft. visibility makes for fabulous wide-angle scenery on walls starting at 30 ft with sheer drop offs to ledges around 250 ft and then down to the abyss.  Hammerhead sharks, manta rays, lazy turtles and huge friendly Nassau grouper are just some of the creatures noted in my log book from our 2004 visit to this most eastern Bahamian island.  This will be our 4th club trip to Riding Rock Inn (prior: 1989, 2004 & 2008) and I would not want to miss Steve McCutcheon’s favorite high intensity destination.  We hope there are still hammerheads left – but they could be deeper than allowed on Nitrox.

            The island of San Salvador is located 385 miles southeast of here in the Bahamas.  It is 12 miles long by 5 miles wide and is the exposed peak of a submerged mountain plunging 15,000 feet to the sea floor.  With less than 1000 inhabitants, the white sandy beaches are almost as deserted as the day Christopher Columbus first landed  here and discovered the New World. The resort is a laid-back place for serious divers who have plastered the Driftwood Lounge with autographed items.  There are bicycles and golf carts available.  Fishing excursions can be arranged.

            Good buffet meals offer choices of meat and fish cook American and Bahamian style and include coffee, tea, juice.  A welcome Rum Punch is the introduction to happy hour at the bar. An island tour to the lighthouse and Columbus monument, can be arranged. We will be traveling on a Bahamas Air charter flight. All rooms are upgraded since our last visit. The rooms all have both Ocean and Pool View; all rooms have A/C, refrigerators, TV and balconies.  Just past the large pool and patio area are the docks and dive shop area. Two dives in the morning and 1 after lunch are done on the comfortable 42 ft boats which have nice dive platforms and ladders, good camera storage and plenty of sheltered space plus a sun deck above.  The dive staff bring your gear to the boat where it stays all week; they clean it and bring it back to your room at the end of the week.  They change tanks for you and offer help with everything.  The operation is very experienced and professional and offers all safety equipment including a chamber on the island.  All divers must use computers, rentals are available.

            Included:

            • ·       Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
            • ·       Welcome cocktail reception
            • ·       Wi-Fi
            • ·       Full board
            • ·       Taxes and service charges
            • ·       Diving Tips
            • ·       Airfare from Miami

            Not Included:

            • ·       Nitrox $15+Tax (10%)/tank

            Payment Schedule:


            Links:

            Notes: Your passport need to be valid for the entire 2026

            Questions: Trip Lead, Ronnie  treasurer@usadiveclub.org

            Click here for the trip flyer in pdf format

            Click here for the Signup form


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          • Statia 2026

            • July 11, 2026
            • July 18, 2026
            • Statia

            St Eustatius/Statia, Dutch Caribbean

            July 11-18, 2026

            Upscale:  Golden Rock Nature Resort and Diving

            Spots still available

            We are staying at the new and upscale nature resort. Think about this as scuba diving in the morning and a nature resort stay in the afternoon. This is one of the best destinations in years if you are bringing a non-diving companion.

            Important: You must buy your own airfare to St Kitts (SKB) – the earlier the better – the signup deposit is kept low to not stress your funds. American Airlines has a flight from MIA

            Statia, as the island is popularly called offers divers an unparalleled yet pocket-sized perception.  Ancient shipwrecks, pristine coral reefs, and an amazing assortment of fish and turtles.

            The entire range of attractions lies between 40 and 130 feet below sea level.  Even at this depth, visibility is typically 80 to 100 feet.  The constant sea temperature averaging 82 degrees and sunny climate help to make diving in every season especially pleasant.  Wearing a thin wetsuit or shorty is generally enough. 

            Since St Eustatius (Statia) is a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea, it is no surprise that the enticing warm waters provide excellent opportunities for water sports, such as diving, boating, and fishing. In fact, the entire island is surrounded by a marine park, which stretches from water level to 100ft below the surface, all packed with an amazing abundance of aquatic life.

            The island is also a haven for nature enthusiasts. It is easy to get around the eight-square-mile land area of St Eustatius, and many people take the opportunity to go hiking when here. The undisturbed interior offers excellent birding, and there are many well-marked paths that are lovingly maintained by the St Eustatius National Parks Foundation. Our hotel is located right in the middle of this

            St Eustatius is also a premier spot for hiking, due in part to the 2,000ft dormant volcano, known as the Quill. The Quill is a mountainous rainforest with a volcano summit. The Boven National Park is also famed for its stunning views of nearby St Maarten Island, about 68 miles to the North. The crater of the Quill provides excellent birding opportunities, with rare species such as the Red Necked Pigeon and the Purple Throated Carib (hummingbird) regularly spotted.

            This trip will only hold 16 people.

            Price is $3,000 which includes the following:

            ·       5 days 2 tank boat dive, Statia Divers

            ·       Accommodations at The Golden Rock Resort, 7 nights, 1 bedroom Cottage or Deluxe Room

            ·       Breakfast

            ·       3 Island Tours

            ·       Tanks & Weights

            ·       Transfers from hotel to dive shop and back

            ·       Hotel Taxes & Diving Tips

            ·       Private Boat Charter from St Kitts to and from Statia

            ·       Resort Amenities: pools, trails, Pickle Ball, Gym


            LINKS:

            ·       For more information on the island please visit:  www.statia-tourism.com

            ·       Please view the Hotel: www.goldenrockresort.com

            ·       You will be diving with Statia Divers: www.goldenrockresort.com/diving/statia-divers

            ·       USA photo gallery (2016): usadiveclub.org/Photos


            Not Included:

            ·       Park Fee, $30

            ·       Lunch & Dinner - There are many local restaurants. It will be nice to experience their local dishes


            Info: VP of Over Seas diving: Nils Jacobsen -  overseasdiving@usadiveclub.org


            Click here for the trip flyer in pdf format

            Click here for the Signup form

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          • Philippines Aggressor - 2027

            • May 08, 2027
            • May 15, 2027
            • Tubbataha

            Philippines May 8-15, 2027

            DEMA Special - Aggressor Liveaboard: Tubbataha

                                

            Under construction


            Show details

          Past events

          February 21, 2026 Feb 21st with Parrot Island, 6 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          February 15, 2026 Feb 15th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          January 24, 2026 Jan 24th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          January 03, 2026 Jan 3rd with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          December 13, 2025 Dec 13th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          December 06, 2025 Dec 6th with Parrot Island, 6 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 28, 2025 Nov 28th with ScubaTyme, 8 spots, $90 at 8 am
          November 22, 2025 November 22nd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          November 15, 2025 November 15th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 08, 2025 November 8th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          November 06, 2025 November Member Meeting
          October 25, 2025 October 25th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          October 19, 2025 Munch and a Matinee
          October 18, 2025 October 18th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:30 am
          October 06, 2025 USA Green Team Ecology Tour - West Palm Beach
          October 02, 2025 October Member Meeting
          September 28, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          September 27, 2025 September 27th with Starfish, 10 spots, $85 at 9:30 am
          September 21, 2025 Sept 21th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          September 13, 2025 Sept 13th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:15 am - Dive with Goliaths
          September 10, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          September 06, 2025 Roatan Aggressor - 2025
          September 04, 2025 September Member Meeting
          August 30, 2025 Goliath Grouper Aggregation!! August 30th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          August 23, 2025 August 23rd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          August 19, 2025 Sip, sip, hooray Happy Hour at Black Rock
          August 09, 2025 August 9th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 07, 2025 August Member Meeting
          August 06, 2025 Changing Seas IV - August 6, 2025
          August 02, 2025 Call of the Dolphins IMAX documentary
          July 30, 2025 Changing Seas III - July 30, 2025
          July 26, 2025 Pompano Beach Elks Lodge Food Drive
          July 23, 2025 Changing Seas II - July 23, 2025
          July 19, 2025 July 19th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          July 13, 2025 July 13th, the 14th Annual Southeast Florida Coral Reef Cleanup
          July 12, 2025 July 12th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          July 12, 2025 Philippines Aggressor - 2025
          July 12, 2025 Philippines Salaya Beach Houses - 2025
          June 22, 2025 Munch and a Matinee II
          June 21, 2025 June 21st with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          June 17, 2025 Sip, sip, hooray Happy Hour at Black Rock
          June 14, 2025 June 14th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 08, 2025 Munch and a Matinee
          June 07, 2025 June 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 05, 2025 June Member Meeting
          May 31, 2025 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          May 21, 2025 Symphonic Winds FREE concert
          May 17, 2025 May 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8 am
          May 03, 2025 May 3rd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          May 01, 2025 May Member Meeting
          April 19, 2025 April 19th with Loggerhead, 12 spots, $80 at 8:30 am
          April 05, 2025 April 5th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8:30am
          April 03, 2025 April Member Meeting
          March 22, 2025 March 22nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          March 15, 2025 Sat March 15th DAYTRIP TO BIG CYPRESS SWAMP
          March 08, 2025 March 8th with Parrot Island (Jim Atria 90-130 / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          February 22, 2025 February 22nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 9am
          February 15, 2025 Indoor Putt-Putt & Pizza social!
          February 08, 2025 February 8th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          February 01, 2025 Sat Feb 1st MANATEEFEST
          January 19, 2025 Mesmerica 360 in West Palm Beach
          January 04, 2025 January 4th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 21, 2024 December 21st with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 07, 2024 December 7th with Loggerhead, 8 spots, $80 at 8am
          November 13, 2024 November Board of Directors Meeting
          November 09, 2024 November 9th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          November 07, 2024 November General Meeting
          November 02, 2024 Putt'n Around, November 2, 10 am
          November 02, 2024 November 2nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 20, 2024 Putt'n Around, October 20, 10 am
          October 17, 2024 October Board of Directors Meeting
          October 13, 2024 NIGHT DIVE! October 13th on Goliath, 10 spots, $90 at 7pm
          October 12, 2024 October 12th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 08, 2024 Oct 8th Paint your favorite photo and socialize
          October 03, 2024 October General Meeting
          September 22, 2024 GOLIATH GROUPER, Sept 22nd with ScubaTyme, $100 at 8am
          September 21, 2024 Sept 21st with Loggerhead, 12 spots, $80 at 8am
          September 11, 2024 September Board of Directors Meeting
          September 07, 2024 September 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          September 05, 2024 September General Meeting
          August 24, 2024 Aug 24th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          August 14, 2024 August Board of Directors Meeting
          August 10, 2024 August 10th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          August 01, 2024 August General Meeting
          July 27, 2024 July 27th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          July 24, 2024 Solomon Islands - Bilikiki liveaboard
          July 13, 2024 July 13th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am, wreck of the Jim Atria (90-140)
          July 10, 2024 July Board of Directors Meeting
          July 06, 2024 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          June 29, 2024 June 29th with Parrot Island (Tracy / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          June 14, 2024 June 14th - Attention Parrot Heads: Come enjoy free music by The Caribbean Chillers.
          June 12, 2024 June Board of Directors Meeting
          June 08, 2024 June 8th with Goliath, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          June 06, 2024 June General Meeting
          May 25, 2024 May 25th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          May 11, 2024 BVI Aggressor - 2024
          May 08, 2024 May Board of Directors Meeting
          May 04, 2024 May 4th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $90 at 8 am
          May 02, 2024 May General Meeting
          April 27, 2024 April 27th with Parrot Island (60 / 40 Reefs), 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          April 10, 2024 April Board of Directors Meeting
          April 06, 2024 Apr 6th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          April 04, 2024 April General Meeting
          March 16, 2024 March 16th with Parrot Island (Ancient Mariner / Reef), 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          March 13, 2024 March Board of Directors Meeting
          March 09, 2024 Founder's Day with the USA dive club
          March 02, 2024 March 2nd with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          February 24, 2024 Feb 24th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          February 03, 2024 Putt'n Around at 9:55 am, group lunch afterwards
          January 06, 2024 Jan 6th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          January 04, 2024 January General Meeting
          December 30, 2023 Dec 30th with Loggerhead, 6 spots, $80 at 8am
          December 23, 2023 Bird Talk and Walk! Dec 23rd, 15 spaces available
          December 07, 2023 Annual Holiday Party
          December 02, 2023 Dec 2nd with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 8am
          November 02, 2023 November General Meeting
          October 19, 2023 October Board of Directors meeting
          October 14, 2023 October 14th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          October 07, 2023 Oct 7th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          October 05, 2023 October General Meeting
          September 24, 2023 Sept 24th with Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30
          September 21, 2023 September Board of Directors meeting
          September 17, 2023 Dive Cancelled!!! - Sept 17th
          September 09, 2023 Sept 9th with Delta Splash, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          September 07, 2023 September General Meeting
          August 26, 2023 Aug 26th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30
          August 19, 2023 August 19th with Delta's Splash, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          August 17, 2023 August Board of Directors meeting
          August 05, 2023 Aug 5th with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $85 at 8 am
          August 03, 2023 August General Meeting
          July 22, 2023 July 22, South Florida Trash Cleanup, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          July 20, 2023 July Board of Directors meeting
          July 15, 2023 July 15th with Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at Noon
          July 09, 2023 July 09, Goliath Dive boat, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          June 24, 2023 Bonaire, Divi Flamingo Resort
          June 17, 2023 June 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          June 15, 2023 June Board of Directors meeting
          June 03, 2023 June 3rd with ScubaTyme, 10 spots, $85 at 1pm
          June 01, 2023 June General Meeting
          May 20, 2023 Little Cayman Beach Resort
          May 18, 2023 May Board of Directors meeting
          May 14, 2023 May 14th with Parrot Island, 9 spots, $70 at 8am
          May 07, 2023 May 07, Goliath Dive boat, 10 spots, $85 at 8am
          May 04, 2023 May General Meeting
          April 29, 2023 April 29th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $72 at 8am
          April 08, 2023 April 8th on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 12:30
          April 06, 2023 April General Meeting
          April 01, 2023 April 1st on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 12:30
          March 17, 2023 Damai 1, liveaboard, March 26-April 6, 2023 - Trip #2
          March 04, 2023 Damai 1, liveaboard, March 13-24, 2023
          March 02, 2023 March General Meeting
          February 25, 2023 Indoor Putt-Putt & Pizza social!
          February 02, 2023 February General Meeting
          January 05, 2023 January General Meeting
          December 01, 2022 Under Sea Adventures Holiday Celebration
          December 01, 2022 December General Meeting
          November 03, 2022 November General Meeting
          October 08, 2022 SABA: 2022
          October 06, 2022 October General Meeting
          October 01, 2022 Oct 1st with Loggerhead, 8 spots, $80 at 9am
          September 17, 2022 Sept 17th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $75 at 8am
          September 10, 2022 Goliath Grouper Dive w/ Pura Vida, 10 spots, $100 at 1pm
          September 03, 2022 Sept 3rd on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 21, 2022 Aug 21 on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          August 04, 2022 August General Meeting
          July 23, 2022 July 23rd on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          July 09, 2022 July 9th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $75 at 8am
          July 09, 2022 Compass Point - East End Grand Cayman - 2022
          June 25, 2022 June 25th, Goliath, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          June 11, 2022 June 11th on Parrot Island, 10 spots, $70 at 7:30 am
          June 02, 2022 June General Meeting
          May 10, 2022 Fiji - Volivoli Resort
          May 05, 2022 May General Meeting
          April 16, 2022 April 16th on Parrot Island, 7 spots, $70 at 7:30am
          April 14, 2022 April Board of Directors meeting
          April 07, 2022 April General Meeting
          April 03, 2022 Apr 3rd with Scuba Tyme, 10 spots, $80 at 8am
          March 19, 2022 March 19th on Parrot Island, 6 spots, $70 at 7:30am
          March 12, 2022 Founder's Day with USA Dive Club
          March 10, 2022 March Board of Directors meeting
          March 03, 2022 March General Meeting
          February 10, 2022 February Board of Directors meeting
          February 03, 2022 February General Meeting
          January 26, 2022 USA January Social Event
          January 06, 2022 January General Meeting
          December 02, 2021 December General Meeting
          November 29, 2021 USA Overseas Travel Meeting
          November 04, 2021 November General Meeting
          October 23, 2021 Oct 23rd on Parrot Island, 8 spots, $70 at 8am
          October 17, 2021 Haunted Mini Golf
          October 09, 2021 Oct 9th with Loggerhead $80, 8am
          October 07, 2021 October General Meeting
          September 23, 2021 September Board of Directors meeting
          September 18, 2021 Sept 18th on Parrot Island, 12 spots, $70 at 8am
          September 12, 2021 Sept 12th with Loggerhead, 10 spots, $80, 8am
          September 11, 2021 East Bay Resort, South Caicos 2021
          September 02, 2021 September General Meeting
          August 24, 2021 Zoom Game Night
          August 21, 2021 Aug 21st with Scuba Tyme, (Call Ryan if you want a spot), $75 at 8am
          August 07, 2021 August 7th on AquaLife, $70, Boat's Full!
          August 05, 2021 August General Meeting - Updated
          July 24, 2021 Belize Aggressor IV - 2021
          July 18, 2021 July 18th on Parrot Island, 12 spots at 7:45am $70
          July 10, 2021 July 10th on Loggerhead, 14 spots at 7:30 am, $81.30
          July 03, 2021 Pool Party for All Vaccinated Club Friends
          June 12, 2021 June 12th on Loggerhead, 10 spots at 7:30 am, $81.30
          June 03, 2021 June General Meeting
          May 30, 2021 May 30th on Parrot Island, 8 spots at Noon, $70
          May 13, 2021 May Board of Directors meeting
          May 06, 2021 May General Meeting
          April 28, 2021 USA Dive Club Online Bingo Night
          April 14, 2021 Board of Directors meeting - Emergency Mtg
          April 08, 2021 April Board of Directors meeting
          April 01, 2021 April General Meeting
          March 23, 2021 March Zoom Social Event
          March 11, 2021 March Board of Directors meeting
          March 04, 2021 March General Meeting
          February 11, 2021 February Board of Directors meeting
          February 04, 2021 February General Meeting
          January 14, 2021 January Board of Directors meeting
          January 07, 2021 January General Meeting
          December 03, 2020 December General Meeting
          December 02, 2020 December Board of Directors meeting
          November 12, 2020 November Board of Directors meeting
          November 05, 2020 November General Meeting
          October 08, 2020 October Board of Directors meeting
          October 01, 2020 October General Meeting
          September 14, 2020 September Board of Directors meeting
          September 03, 2020 September General Meeting
          August 20, 2020 Board of Directors meeting - Discuss new bylaws
          August 13, 2020 August Board of Directors meeting
          August 06, 2020 August General Meeting
          July 16, 2020 July Board of Directors meeting
          July 09, 2020 July General Meeting
          June 11, 2020 June Board of Directors meeting
          June 04, 2020 June General Meeting
          May 07, 2020 May General Meeting
          March 28, 2020 March 28th, Loggerhead, 10 spots at 7am - $60
          March 20, 2020 Bowling for Turtles
          March 14, 2020 Founder's Day Party at Kathi's House
          March 12, 2020 Fiji - March 2020
          March 05, 2020 March General Meeting
          February 19, 2020 Bimini Mini Trip - Dive with Hammerheads!
          February 16, 2020 Feb 16th with Scuba Tyme, 7:30 AM, $55, 5 spots
          February 15, 2020 Visit the Bonnet House
          February 13, 2020 February Board of Directors meeting
          February 08, 2020 Manatee Swim in Crystal River
          February 06, 2020 February General Meeting
          January 16, 2020 Board of Directors meeting
          January 09, 2020 January General Meeting
          December 14, 2019 December Board of Directors Holiday Party
          December 07, 2019 Christmas Party
          November 21, 2019 November Board of Directors meeting
          November 10, 2019 Potluck Picnic/BBQ
          November 07, 2019 November General Meeting
          October 26, 2019 Sat Oct 26th - Blue Heron Bridge 6:33 PM to 8:33 PM
          October 17, 2019 October Board of Directors meeting
          October 06, 2019 Oct 6th w/ Scuba Tyme
          October 03, 2019 October General Meeting
          September 28, 2019 Flagler Museum Tour and Lunch - New Date and Time
          September 27, 2019 September 28-29th In Islamorada
          September 15, 2019 Sept 8th - GOLIATH GROUPERS! with Jim Abernanthy!
          September 14, 2019 Sept 14th - Loggerhead
          September 12, 2019 September Board of Directors meeting - Canceled
          September 05, 2019 September General Meeting - Canceled
          August 24, 2019 August 24-25th With Sea Dwellers in Key Largo
          August 17, 2019 August 17th w/ Starfish
          August 14, 2019 August Board of Directors meeting
          August 11, 2019 August 11th w/ Parrot Island - LOBSTER!
          August 01, 2019 August General Meeting
          July 21, 2019 Scuba Tyme, July 21st
          July 20, 2019 Scuba Tyme, July 20th
          July 17, 2019 July Board of Directors meeting
          July 13, 2019 Loggerhead, July 13th
          July 06, 2019 Cuba – Garden of Queens – July 6-13
          June 30, 2019 June 30th, Odyssey Divers
          June 22, 2019 June 22nd, Parrot Island
          June 19, 2019 June Board of Directors meeting
          June 09, 2019 June 9th, ScubaTyme
          June 06, 2019 June General Meeting
          May 25, 2019 Little Cayman, May 25 - June 1st
          May 19, 2019 Silverball Museum followed by Lunch at Bru's Room
          May 18, 2019 May 18th, Dive Boat Diversity
          May 09, 2019 May Board of Directors meeting
          May 04, 2019 May 4th with Loggerhead
          May 02, 2019 May General Meeting
          April 27, 2019 Water Taxi Tour & Lunch in Fort Lauderdale
          April 20, 2019 April 20th with Splashdown, 7:30 A.M.
          April 11, 2019 April Board of Directors meeting
          April 06, 2019 April 6th with Scuba Tyme, 7:30 A.M.
          April 04, 2019 April General Meeting
          March 29, 2019 Bowling for Turtles with Force-E
          March 14, 2019 March Board of Directors meeting
          March 09, 2019 Potluck Dinner & House/Pool Party at Kathi's
          March 07, 2019 March General Meeting
          February 07, 2019 February General Meeting
          January 31, 2019 Yap - Palau, Feb. 2019
          January 27, 2019 Lunch at Shooters followed by Intercoastal Boat Tour
          January 10, 2019 Board of Directors meeting
          January 03, 2019 January General Meeting
          December 16, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          December 08, 2018 USA Dive Club Holiday Party
          December 06, 2018 December General Meeting and Elections
          November 10, 2018 Lion Country Safari
          November 08, 2018 November Board of Directors meeting
          November 01, 2018 November General Meeting
          October 18, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          October 14, 2018 Oct 14th with Diversity
          October 13, 2018 October 13th with Scuba Tyme
          October 07, 2018 Coral Reef Day at Museum of Discovery & Science
          October 06, 2018 October 6th with Parrot Island
          October 04, 2018 October General Meeting
          September 29, 2018 Key Dives in Islamorada
          September 23, 2018 September 23rd with Scuba Tyme
          September 22, 2018 Funky Buddha Brewery
          September 15, 2018 September 15th with Diversity
          September 13, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          September 06, 2018 September General Meeting
          August 19, 2018 August 19th with Scuba Tyme
          August 11, 2018 Bonaire - Divi Flamingo Resort - August 11-18, 2018
          August 09, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          August 05, 2018 August 5th with Loggerhead
          August 02, 2018 August General Meeting
          July 28, 2018 Tour of Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse & Lunch at Two Georges at the Cove
          July 21, 2018 July 21st with Diversity
          July 12, 2018 July Board of Directors meeting
          July 08, 2018 July 8th with South Florida
          July 05, 2018 July General Meeting
          July 01, 2018 Wine tasting and Dinner at CoopersHawk Restaurant
          June 30, 2018 June 30th with Odyssey Divers
          June 24, 2018 June 24th with Scuba Tyme
          June 16, 2018 Cozumel - Iberostar June 16 - 23, 2018
          June 14, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          June 09, 2018 June 9th with Loggerhead Divers
          June 07, 2018 June General Meeting
          June 02, 2018 COBALT COAST DIVE RESORT, GRAND CAYMAN
          May 26, 2018 May 26th with Odyssey Divers
          May 16, 2018 Mini-Trip to Bimini
          May 12, 2018 Kayaking event - Winton Manners Loop
          May 10, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          May 05, 2018 CANCELLED - May 5th with Parrot Island Scuba
          May 03, 2018 May General Meeting
          April 29, 2018 iFly Experience and Lunch
          April 23, 2018 April 22nd with Logerhead
          April 14, 2018 BAHAMAS AGGRESSOR - April 14-21, 2018
          April 10, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting
          April 07, 2018 April 7th with Diversity
          April 05, 2018 April General Meeting
          March 31, 2018 Kayaking in the Keys!
          March 17, 2018 March 17th with Scuba Tyme
          March 10, 2018 Potluck Dinner with Fireworks
          March 08, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          March 01, 2018 March General Meeting
          February 03, 2018 Manatee Festival 2018 at Manatee Lagoon
          February 01, 2018 February General Meeting
          January 27, 2018 Kayaking - Jonathan Dickinson State Park
          January 21, 2018 Monster Miniature Golf & Lunch at Casa Tequila
          January 17, 2018 Tommy Younger - Celebration of Life
          January 11, 2018 Board of Directors meeting
          January 04, 2018 January General Meeting
          December 07, 2017 2017 Holiday Party
          November 09, 2017 Board of Directors meeting
          November 02, 2017 November General Meeting
          October 22, 2017 Eat, Drink and Play
          October 14, 2017 Diving with Starfish
          October 07, 2017 Diving with Diversity
          October 05, 2017 October General Meeting
          September 29, 2017 Black Fin Resort in Marathon ** CANCELED **
          September 23, 2017 Diving with Scuba Tyme
          September 17, 2017 Diving with Dixie Divers
          September 10, 2017 Diving with Kyalami ** CANCELED **
          September 07, 2017 September General Meeting ** CANCELED **
          August 26, 2017 Diving with Odyssey
          August 12, 2017 Diving with Loggerhead
          August 12, 2017 Cozumel - August 12-19, 2017
          August 05, 2017 Diving with Starfish
          August 03, 2017 August General Meeting
          July 22, 2017 Mini-Trip to Islamorada
          July 11, 2017 South Florida Underwater Photography Society meeting
          July 08, 2017 Diving with Parrot Island Scuba
          July 06, 2017 July General Meeting

          EDUCATIONAL blog

          How to Control Seasickness

          This article represents the views of the author. The article has not been fact checked by myself, the Board of Directors or any member of the USA Dive Club.

          Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

          How to Control Seasickness

          There are many ways to describe it: tossing your cookies, hugging the porcelain, calling for Ralph or letting out a technicolor yawn. but no matter what you call it, it’s no laughing matter. Motion sickness (seasickness, or “mal de mer”) is a common problem of boaters and divers. At best it is annoying, and at worst it becomes totally disabling. I will never forget crossing the ocean between Truk Lagoon and Pohnpei through very rough seas. As our boat scaled 10-foot/3-m swells and bounced off the backside of the rhythmic aquatic heights, my shipmates, a group of bronzed, sun-worshipping divers, went from golden-hued to green around the gills as soon as the seas picked up. Fortunately, I had placed a scopolamine patch (see below) behind my ear as soon as the surface began to get choppy. The drug worked well, and I was spared the wrath of an unsettled sea — and stomach.

          What Causes Seasickness?

          Seasickness is a complex phenomenon that involves the cerebellum (part of the brain that controls, among other things, balance), vestibular system (labyrinth of the inner ear that plays a major part in the control of equilibrium), the nerve connections between the eyes and the inner ear, and the gastrointestinal tract. It is made worse by alcohol ingestion, emotional upset, noxious odors (e.g., diesel exhaust fumes) and inner ear injury or infection. Motion sickness can be induced in a person who is not moving by having him watch an image of changing motion, such as a car chase or roller-coaster ride. Some of the special effects in current movies, particularly large-format ones like IMAX, can cause viewers to become dizzy or even mildly motion sick. Most persons adapt to real motion after a few days, but may require medication until they are adjusted to the environment.

          Signs and symptoms of seasickness include a sensation of dizziness or spinning, a sensation of falling, pale skin color, sweating, nausea, weakness, yawning and increased salivation. Vomiting may provide temporary relief, but prolonged salvation does not occur until the inner ear labyrinth acclimatizes to motion or someone intervenes with medication.

          How to Manage Motion Sickness

          Here are a few tips to help you treat — or possibly prevent — a bout of seasickness:

          Keep your eyes fixed on a steady point in the distance. If on board a ship, stay on deck. Splash your face with cold water. If the seas are rough, be careful not to slip or fall overboard.

          1. Take meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) or cyclizine (Marezine) 25 mg orally, or dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 50 mg orally, every six to 12 hours as necessary to prevent and control motion sickness. To be most effective, the first dose of medication should precede the environmental change by one hour. Medication given after the onset of seasickness will often be ineffective.
            Obviously, if you are vomiting and cannot keep any medication down, you may need to use a suppository, such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) 25 mg or promethazine (Phenergen) 25 mg, noting that these drugs won’t cure the motion sickness. They might control vomiting, but have the side effect of drowsiness. Astemizole (Hismanal) is a nonsedating antihistamine that appears to suppress motion sickness as a side effect in some individuals. The dose is 10 mg by mouth every 24 hours. Persons with impaired liver function or who are taking ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, or troleandomycin should not take this drug.

          2. Place a transdermal scopolamine patch (Transderm-Scop) on the skin behind the ear. This patch releases the drug slowly through the skin and is effective against motion sickness for up to three days. Side effects include drowsiness, blurred vision (sometimes with a dilated pupil in the eye on the side of the patch), decreased sweating, difficulty with urination (particularly in elder males with enlarged prostate glands), dry mouth and a propensity to be susceptible to heat illness during times of heat exposure. On rare occasions, a person who uses a patch can become delirious as a side effect. Normal behavior returns within a few hours after the patch is removed.

          3. Place a transdermal scopolamine patch (Transderm-Scop) on the skin behind the ear. This patch releases the drug slowly through the skin and is effective against motion sickness for up to three days. Side effects include drowsiness, blurred vision (sometimes with a dilated pupil in the eye on the side of the patch), decreased sweating, difficulty with urination (particularly in elder males with enlarged prostate glands), dry mouth and a propensity to be susceptible to heat illness during times of heat exposure. On rare occasions, a person who uses a patch can become delirious as a side effect. Normal behavior returns within a few hours after the patch is removed.
            The patch should be positioned at least three hours before rough seas are encountered. If you touch the medicated (sticky) side of the patch with a finger and then let that finger come in contact with your eye, your pupil will almost certainly dilate and stay that way for up to eight hours.



            By Paul Auerbach, M.D.

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