A divers places an image below the area he will clean before attaching the artwork to the wreck. Magnets are used to attach the photographs. (Photo by Tim Grollimund)
Dive Time with Tim Grollimund
A different kind of weekend
One of the great intangible benefits of getting involved in community work is the contacts you make. I have met some very interesting folks so far.
The members of our working group are all accomplished professionals in their respective fields. While we may differ in opinion at times, I believe we all have the same goal of providing valuable recommendations for the sustainable future of the marine sanctuary.
Posted - Thursday, June 06, 2013 06:08 PM EDT
The benthic (bottom) layer of the sanctuary is diverse and contains the building blocks of the ecosystem. (Photos by Tim Grollimund)
Dive Time with Tim Grollimund
The foundation of the reef
Last year I bought a house. Its an old house that needs a lot of work. If I hadnt bought it when I did, Im sure it would have been condemned by now. I have a comfortable space with my office, kitchen and big screen for baseball games. Ill get the repair work done over time. Im a simple guy, so none of the sub par stuff bothers me.
Posted - Thursday, May 23, 2013 04:10 PM EDT
Since it went down 11 years ago, the 'Spiegel Grove' has attracted more than 200 species of fish -- and thousands of divers.
After 11 years, 'Grove' is paid off
The Spiegel Grove is free and clear after a decade plus a year.
A payment made last week closed the books on a loan taken out by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce to finance the sinking of the mothballed U.S. Navy ship Spiegel Grove, now one of the diving world's best-known shipwreck reefs.
Posted - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 06:00 AM EDT