by Katie Shoultz | Jul 30, 2021 | Fish Surveys, Navigation, night dive, North Carolina, Scientific Diving, Sharks, Summer Trips
I recently joined SCUBAnauts International in January 2021 and received my Open Water Certification in April. I wanted to be in SCUBAnauts so that I could see marine life and learn about the science of the ocean. Other than the 4 dives for open water certification, I...
by Katie Shoultz | Jun 22, 2021 | coral reefs, Diving, Fish Surveys, Mote, Scientific Diving, Sharks, Summer Trips, Teens
From clear visibility to amazing dive buddies with a lot of experience, SCUBAnauts International Summerland Key first dives 1-8 were amazing. This is my first summer trip with SCUBAnauts. They pair you in science groups so you have experienced divers helping with your...
by Katie Shoultz | Jul 10, 2020 | Jupiter, Sharks, Summer Trips, Teens, Uncategorized
Today we went out with Emerald Charters and did 3 shark dives. The main divemaster brought down a crate of fish pieces to feed and bring in the sharks on each dive. Throughout our dives we saw lemon, silky, dusky, bull, reef, sandbar, nurse, and tiger sharks. We all...
by Katie Shoultz | Jul 8, 2020 | Diving, Jupiter, Naui, Navigation, Sharks, Summer Trips, Uncategorized
Our first day in Jupiter, Florida began with a shore dive at the world renown dive site “Blue Heron Bridge.” First, we performed a few navigation exercises for the NAUI Master Diver course the majority of Nauts are taking. These exercises focused on compass...
by Wyatt B. | Apr 10, 2019 | Blogs, Fossils, Science, Sharks
Peace River 2019 Image 1 of 7 Baby shark tooth verses the MEG! From time to time, SCUBAnauts find adventure above–well, somewhat above–the water line. This time, we ventured to Arcadia State Park along the Peace River for some fossil hunting in central...
by Cyndi Foisy | Dec 9, 2018 | Education, In the Community, Science, Scientific Diving, Shark Tagging, Sharks, University of Miami, Women Divers Hall of Fame
SCUBAnauts Shark Tagging Dive 2018 - Briefing Image 1 of 7 All dives are preceded by a dive briefing, reviewing conditions, safety and the dive plan. by Sophia R., SCUBAnaut Second Class, Women Diver’s Hall of Fame Scholarship Recipient This weekend I had the...
