October 2025

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Specialty Diving

1715 Shipwreck Treasure Diving: Florida’s Accessible Shipwrecks Still Yielding Gold

Dive into the captivating world of Florida’s Treasure Coast, where the remnants of the 1715 shipwreck fleet still hold secrets beneath the waves. Join Captain Levin Shavers and his crew as they uncover over 1,000 silver reales and five gold escudos, a treasure worth $1 million, from waters that have concealed their bounty for 310 years. Experience the thrill of treasure hunting, explore accessible dive sites, and learn about the rich history of the Spanish Empire’s ill-fated voyage. Will you be the next to discover a piece of history lost to the sea?

Ocean Policy & Advocacy

Ocean Restoration Regulations Delay Reef Recovery: Scientists Speak Out (2025)

Despite the urgency of reef crisis, urgent restoration efforts are hitting bureaucratic roadblocks. Scientists worldwide report delays of six to twelve months or more just to receive permits—while climate-driven damage keeps happening on the reef. In places like Australia, restoration inside Marine Protected Areas is outright banned; in the Philippines, at least 17 overlapping policies complicate urgently needed out-planting work. The result: while the science and funding may be ready, regulatory red-tape is stalling action, giving dying reefs precious little time.

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