Diving and Snorkeling Key Largo ~ Florida Keys

Where the Reefs Tell You a Story: Diving Key Largo So what makes Key Largo the place to dive, and not just another dot on the map?      Key Largo is the heavyweight of the Florida Keys, holding court at the northern tip of the chain. To the west, the Everglades stretch out and to the east, the waters fall away into the legendary John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where vibrant reefs and curious marine life wait just beneath the surface.       Key Largo claims the title of “Diving Capital of the World” for good reason. Just offshore lies the third-largest barrier reef on Earth, stretching almost 100 miles toward Key West. It’s raw, untamed, and alive. You drift over vibrant coral formations, come face-to-face with curious reef sharks, and explore shipwrecks that feel less like tourist attractions and more like underwater monuments to history.      Thanks to protections around John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Florida ...

  Sunscreen has become a staple in daily skincare routines, offering essential protection against harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of skin cancer, and helping prevent premature aging. However, over the past decade, growing research has raised concerns about the environmental impact of certain sunscreen ingredients on marine ecosystems. Chemicals such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, and avobenzone - all commonly found in big name sunscreens - have been linked to coral bleaching, disrupted coral growth, and increased vulnerability to disease. These compounds can cause severe stress in young coral, impair skeletal development, and contribute to long-term coral reef decline. While scientific understanding is still evolving, the evidence highlights the need for more environmentally conscious sun protection choices. Appeal of Chemical Sunscreens  Popular sunscreen products often use chemical UV filters because they are cheaper and tend to be easier to apply. Chemical sunscreens are o...

If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about trading your desk job for a life underwater, or if you’re good and ready to turn your passion for diving into a profession, you might be the perfect fit for our Divemaster in Training (DMT) Internship at Sail Fish Scuba in Key Largo, Florida. This isn’t just another certification program. It’s an immersive, hands-on experience that combines dive mastery with real-world, small-business know-how. Whether you’re fresh out of an Open Water course or already halfway down the professional track, our internship meets you where you are - and helps you grow far beyond where you imagined.   Finding the Right Fit  There are many ways to get certified as a Divemaster: dive academies, private instruction, short-term programs. It’s important to understand the goals and priorities of a program before committing to it. Many internships prioritize speed above all else. Other operations require tank filling and gear cleaning at such a large vol...