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Dive Schedule: It is important to note that all dives are subject to change due to conditions; we recommend calling 24 hours prior to departure time. Check-in is 30 min prior to departure time. To view our current dive schedule, CLICK HERE. |
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Our Shop/Boat is located at Mile Marker 90.5 in Tavernier which is south of Key Largo. We are on the ocean side of the Old Highway which runs parallel to the Overseas Highway (US 1). If you are heading south on US 1, go across the Tavernier Creek Bridge get in your left lane, turn left at the traffic light, this will put you on Bessie Rd. We are located on the left.
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URGENT RECALL: Zeagle Systems, Inc. is recalling 931 first stage Scuba regulators sold between January 20, 2003 and May 19, 2003. If you have one of these regulators it is essential to take it to your dealer for immediate repair. Do not attempt to dive with this regulator again until the regulator has been inspected and by an authorized Zeagle dealer. CLICK HERE to read more about this and other important safety recalls. New Surcharges: Due to the increased cost of fuel and operating expenses, Tavernier Dive Center has implemented the following surcharges. Reef Trips: $2.50 per person per trip Rate your trip! Did you know that Tavernier Dive Center is voted one of the top dive operators in North America by the readers of Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine. Dive with us and see why our divers keep coming back year after year! Now you can rate your dive trip with Tavernier Dive Center; simply CLICK HERE. You can also call us at (800) 787-9797 or send us a fax at (305) 852-4016. Thank you very much for your feedback. Come and dive the Grove! The USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) is one of the largest artificial reefs in Florida. The 510' ft long, 84' ft wide Landing Ship Dock is an excellent multi-level dive for advanced divers. The ship rests approx. 5 miles off the coast near Dixie Shoals in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Luxfer Trade-In Program for 6351-Alloy Scuba Tanks: Luxfer Gas Cylinders has announced a new scuba tank trade-in program to enable owners of older Luxfer Scuba Tanks manufactured in the U.S. from 6351 aluminum alloy to trade in their tanks and receive credit towards the purchase of new scuba tanks made from Luxfer's proven, proprietary 6061 alloy. This program is good from January 1, 2003 thru December 31, 2003. Contact your local scuba shop for more details. Medallion Sales: The annual medallion are now available for sale. They cost $10.00 and is good for the calendar year. As of May 1, 2002 you will be required to have one to dive any of the artificial reef in the Upper Keys. The $10.00 per medallion will be used to assist with the sinking of other wrecks and for the up-keep of the mooring balls. Thanks for your support to the Upper Keys Artificial Reef Program.
Feeding Ban Starts Jan 1, 2002: A ban on marine life feeding by Florida divers begins January 1. The Florida Fish and wildlife Conservation Commission voted November 1 to approve the ban which also prohibits vessel-for-hire operators from transporting passengers to any site to observe fish feeding. The article can be read online at www.dtmag.com If you would like to comment on fish feeding, contact FWC at 850-487-0554 or check out www.welovesharks.com
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