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Since it went down 11 years ago, the 'Spiegel Grove' has attracted more than 200 species of fish -- and thousands of divers.
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
A diver puts the size of a Goliath grouper in perspective. (photo by Tim Grollimund)
The other day I got a note from my science mentor Suzy Roebling about a goliath grouper that was swimming around Molasses Reef in distress. It had been speared. The animal was spotted by one of the glass bottom boats while cruising over the south end of the reef.
Posted - Thursday, May 09, 2013 06:45 PM EDT
Certain species are protected and specific educational programs are available through various organizations in the Florida Keys. (Photo by Tim Grollimund)
After my column on connectivity, I got an interesting email from a local resident. I always like to hear from people. I wish more folks would speak their mind, especially during the zoning review process underway by the marine sanctuary. It's important to get input from all users of the sanctuary.
Posted - Thursday, April 25, 2013 06:01 PM EDT
