what is the best place to scuba dive in florida - Page 2

puffer21 · #26 08/20/2006, 05:51 PM

I want to see turtles and porcupine puffers. Im also not certifid im going to get it up there.

BirdManFSU · #27 08/20/2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by puffer21
I want to see turtles and porcupine puffers. Im also not certifid im going to get it up there.

Ahhh OK so you'll be getting eithier basic open water or resort certification mainly based upon where you go and the amount of time you have. For those species I'd say eithier a reef dive off the east coast or they keys. Don't count on catching a glimpse of a sea turtle (most likely a green) as the best chance to see one around a reef is usually at night. As far as a porcupine puffer is concerned, I've seen a fair amount on dive's. Here's a shot of one I snapped on a night dive off West Palm:

puffer21 · #28 08/20/2006, 07:11 PM

well im not sure im eaither going to bahamas or somewhere in florida.

puffer21 · #29 08/26/2006, 09:04 AM

what is near orlando florida?

thor32766 · #30 08/27/2006, 04:18 PM

nice porcupine pic!

BirdManFSU · #31 08/28/2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally posted by thor32766
nice porcupine pic!

Thanks Thor. Believe it or not that was taken at night with just a Sony Digital Camera in a underwater housing and an LED flashlight.

puffer21 · #32 08/28/2006, 03:42 PM

ya i do like that pic. But what about orlando are there good diving.

BirdManFSU · #33 08/29/2006, 03:23 PM

Well the east coast isn't that far away (Cocoa Beach, Daytona, etc) maybe 45 minutes to an hour. Otherwise in the immeadiate Orlando area you're looking at freshwater dives.

puffer21 · #34 08/29/2006, 03:28 PM

what about the keys do you have to go far into the ocean to dive. Are the reefs on shore.

thor32766 · #35 09/02/2006, 07:21 PM

the closets reefs in key largo area, the best place to hit is john pennecamp state park

puffer21 · #36 09/03/2006, 03:27 PM

Ok, but about how far do you have to go.

hockeyjimm · #37 09/03/2006, 03:34 PM

Dudette, do you even know how to use a computer? Ever hear of Google or Mapquest? My 6 year old knows how to go to these sites and lookup stuff.

puffer21 · #38 09/03/2006, 03:37 PM

what are you talking about. I know where places is. What im trying to figure out is if i go to Florida keys who far into the ocean would i have to go to see the reefs. I dont think i can use mapquest for that.

hockeyjimm · #39 09/03/2006, 04:11 PM

Try Googling Key Large Dive Operators, call or e-mail them and get the info first hand. Rather than contantly ask everyone for info dig it out yourself. You'll have learned something on your own rather than have others do things for you.
And you can use mapquest (well Terraserver anyway) and get a topographical map. It shows you right where the reefs are all across the country.

Me thinks you puff too much.

puffer21 · #40 09/03/2006, 04:13 PM

ok thanks

hockeyjimm · #41 09/03/2006, 04:14 PM

puffer21 · #42 09/03/2006, 04:16 PM

Thanks

dannygsrb16 · #43 10/03/2006, 03:26 PM

FLORIDA SUCKS THE ONLY REASON I DIVE IN THE KEYS IS CAUSE I HAVE A HOUSE THERE I HAVE BEEN TO EVERY ISLAND IN THE BAHAMAS AND LET ME TELL YOU IT MAKES ME SICK TO DIVE IN FLORIDA GO TO THE BAHAMAS AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WERE AM COMING FROM

puffer21 · #44 10/03/2006, 03:26 PM

ok

asphaltpilot · #45 10/11/2006, 09:14 AM

I'm suprised noone has said Crystal River. I heard from a few people that it's really nice, depending on the time of year you go. It's totally different from offshore diving.

puffer21 · #46 10/11/2006, 02:42 PM

Where is crystal river and i think i like offshore diving more.

jnb · #47 12/01/2006, 04:32 PM

i dive up and down from jupiter to middle keys at least 30 times a year - west palm/jupiter area offer more turtles than this whole stretch

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puffer21 · #48 12/03/2006, 10:53 AM

Thanks for all the info i will look into it

gregmoeck · #49 12/04/2006, 11:48 AM

haha, is maui close to bahamas?, i got a good chuckle from that one.

puffer21 · #50 12/04/2006, 05:32 PM

im not good at locations