The Ocean Will Be There Tomorrow By Benjamin Hadfield, Technical Instructor Trainer One of the biggest mistakes I see in newer divers is not a lack of courage. It’s the exact opposite. It’s ambition without patience. A diver gets a few go.. Read More

Cinco de Grouper Tacos Easy chili-lime black grouper tacos with crunchy slaw and avocado A simple, festive Cinco de Mayo dinner with bright flavor, easy prep, and a little nod to the spirit of Puebla. Ingredients For the fish: 1 1/2 pounds black grou.. Read More

Lemon Butter Black Grouper with Blistered Tomatoes and Garlic Rice Menu Description Pan-seared black grouper over toasted garlic rice with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a bright lemon butter sauce. Yield 4 portions Portion Size 1 groupe.. Read More

Rescue Starts Before the Dive Stress, self-rescue, and why the best diving accident is the one that never happens By Benjamin Hadfield, Technical Instructor Trainer and Owner, Stuart Scuba Here’s the truth nobody likes hearing because it is not.. Read More

May the Fork Be With You Easy Citrus Grouper with Mango Salsa Light, bright, and beachy — this grouper recipe tastes like Florida sunshine and comes together fast enough that you can spend less time cooking and more time pretending you’re.. Read More

The Pursuit of Better Trim and Buoyancy For me, diving has always been my opportunity for applied progress. Not perfection. Perfection sounds exhausting, suspiciously religious, and frankly unavailable in my current life package. Progress, though? Th.. Read More

Sidemount Diving: Not Just for Cave Ninjas Anymore By Benjamin Hadfield, Stuart Scuba - Technical Instructor Trainer I have been diving sidemount for a lot of years now, and I am old enough to remember the days before there really was such a thing as.. Read More

April Fin-ory Hogfish A bright, healthy spring entrée that lets fresh hogfish shine. Sweet, delicate fillets are roasted with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, then finished with a lively citrus-herb glaze that feels light, sunny, and just a litt.. Read More

Citrus Herb Grouper or Lionfish Bowls Why it works: lean protein, lots of flavor, and light enough for hot weather. Ingredients 1 to 1½ lbs grouper or lionfish fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1.. Read More

Why You Should Consider Becoming a Divemaster By Benjamin Hadfield, Technical Instructor Trainer Let me begin with a mildly dangerous statement: Not everyone should become a Divemaster. There. I said it. If you are hoping to become a Divemaster becau.. Read More