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On the first day of this year, Joe Marino was diving just outside the Hillsboro Inlet, when he came upon and photographed this small invasive lionfish.

When REEF (REEF.org) was notified, a seek-and-collect mission was mounted, without success. On that same day, and within ¼ mile, another diver collected a juvenile lionfish. Unfortunately, it appears to be a different fish.

Discarded fishing and boating materials (e.g. fishing line, nets, and anchors), plastics (water bottles and bags), household items (chairs) and hurricane related debris (roofing materials) are becoming increasingly more common on southeast Florida reefs. Debris washed by rivers, discarded on beaches, or abandoned by fishers, divers, and boaters can cause damage to sponges and corals, and entangle fish and other reef organisms, resulting in injury or death to these animals. With population growth and human use of southeast Florida reefs on the rise, establishing a program that can minimize the impacts of marine debris is a priority.

Meet us at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.  We have lots of new gear and equipment.  Everything for the novice diver to the experienced diver.  Lauderdale Diver is also a premier yachting specialist and outfitter.  We welcome pre-arrangements for meetings to discuss your yacht's particular needs and requiremnents.

West Bay, Grand Cayman. United States Apnea Association (USAA) is pleased to announce that Erin Magee of Fort Lauderdale, FL set a new United States Women’s Freediving National Record while holding her breath and swimming with her mono fin to a depth of 80 meters (262 feet). Her performance took place during the Performance Freediving Invitational Competition Deja Blue II being conducted in the blue waters off the west coast of Grand Cayman.