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Florida is home to over 750 freshwater springs.  Among those are 33 first-magnitude (that is, greater than 100 Cubic Feet Per Second flow)  springs -- more than any other State or nation in the world.  As such, the State of Florida is often revered as the "cave divers Mecca," and is home to many of the most skilled divers the world has ever seen. Florida freshwater springs are also a great place for the recreational diver to gain experience, practice skills, and witness an underwater world far different that what can be observed in the oceans and rivers.  There are also many opportunities to be trained in cavern or cave diving, and Florida freshwater springs often serve as a perfect natural training ground. Over several "volumes," I will discuss some of the popular Florida freshwater springs, point out some key features each one has to offer, and recount my experiences with them. Morrison Spring Morrison spring is a large first-magnitude spring located in Walton County, Florida.  Morrison spring features a 250 foot diameter basin leading down to a single cavern opening.  This spring is well known by divers and swimmers alike for having a large cypress .. more»

Summer is a time of year for fun, sun, tanning and the beach. Below I have listed a brief description of five of the most popular summer activities. So when you're skin is sticking to the couch and you're looking for something to do... try one of these activities. Snorkelling is a great and fun way to spend the day out in the water, keeping you cool with a whole range of beautiful things to see. Viewing the life of aquatic creatures is mesmerising and many reefs are just below the water's surface. Look at local beaches, lakes and rivers near you or ask your local dive store for the best locations. To see the best marine life and reefs Australia has to offer then take a holiday to the Great Barrier Reef or on the other side of Australia try Ningaloo reef where you can snorkel right next to 40ft Whale Sharks. One step up from snorkelling is Scuba Diving and this for people who want to dive to greater depths, stay underwater for long periods of time and for those who just enjoy the feeling of weightlessness. Scuba Diving requires some training .. more»

Scuba diving in Florida is an amazingly beautiful past time and there are means to make it exciting. Cave diving is a fun and exciting way to enjoy the beauty of scuba diving. Devil's Den and Blue Grotto are two of the best cave diving spots in Florida. Devil's Den is a giant sink hole near a town called Williston. This deep crevice holds a warm body of water that causes steam to rise out of it during winter, giving it its name.This sixty foot deep hole in the earth is a beautiful place to go for a swim and is perfect for all kinds of divers. The water is ranged at approximately fifty feet and the maze like system of tunnels and caverns have been gated off because of the risks of getting lost. Not far from Devil's Den is the Blue Grotto. It is a clear-water cavern that is the largest in the state. Any diver is welcomed to drop in and have a swim. Its maximum depth is approximately one hundred feet and has an incredible compressed air-supplied bell where you can remove your mask and regulator and relax .. more»