A diver checks out the 510-foot 'Spiegel Grove' a few days after it was scuttled in 2002. It sits in around 100 feet of water.
Wreck Trek program is extended
Several thousand certified divers visit the Florida Keys annually to dive a string of sunken vessels and artificial reefs between Key Largo and Key West, prompting the extension through Jan. 1, 2014, of what's called the Wreck Trek Passport Program that rewards divers for logging a series of wreck dives.
As in the inaugural program that debuted in 2010, divers are to receive an official Florida Keys Wreck Trek logbook upon reserving a dive trip with one of more than 30 participating dive shops. They can use the logbook to track their dives and retain it as a memento.
Posted - Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
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. It’s an old house that needs a lot of work. If I hadn’t bought it when I did, I’m sure it would have been condemned by now. I have a comfortable space with my office, kitchen and big screen for baseball games. I’ll get the repair work done over time. I’m a simple guy, so none of the sub par stuff bothers me.
Posted - Thursday, May 23, 2013 04:10 PM EDT
