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IS MAKING THEM
Snorkeling around near Long Bay on Virgin Gorda, we found these little mounds of Elkhorn corals. So happy to see them thriving up there. The blue tangs were chilling amongst them and are always fun to see. Always a good time to be in the waters of BVI!
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#bluetangs #elkhorncoral #acroporapalmata #virgingorda #divebvi #britishvirginislands #snorkeltrip #freediving #nature #sealife #ocean #corals #marinelife
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🎥 by @jeffmcnutt
Did you know that THIS is the prettiest thing you`ll see all day?
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We did, and we are happy to share it with you!
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Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda - one of our favorite places on Earth
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#SavannahBay #virgingorda #beach #saltwater #ocean #island #lovewhereyoulive #nature #beachscenes #travel #bestbeaches #britishvirginislands #divebvi #snorkel
Photo by @jeffmcnutt
It’s Talk Like A Pirate Day!!!!
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Yar, what be your favr’rit saying?
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We are big fans of ye olde Scurvy Seadog! Or anything to do with Rum! Try out some phrases today and let us know your favorites in the comments!
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#talklikeapirateday #pirate #divebvi #scubadiving #wreckdiving #willytwreck
The yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) is mainly a nocturnal scavenger, but is also occasionally carnivorous, preying on small feather duster worms and other tiny animals of the coral reefs. They also tend to hang out near anemones and cleaning shrimp.
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We see them at almost all of our dive sites in BVI. Have you seen one before?
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#arrowcrab #divebvi #reefcritters #scubadiving #divetrip #divepro #britishvirginislands #virgingorda #divessi #travel
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🎥@jeffmcnutt
Tarpon are large fish of the genus Megalops. There are two species of Megalops; one native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific oceans. While diving in the BVI, we will only encounter the Atlanticus. Megalops Atlanticus is found on the western Atlantic coast from Virginia to Brazil, throughout the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean.
Tarpon are also found along the eastern Atlantic coast from Senegal to South Angola. They survive in brackish waters (mix of salt and fresh waters) and habitats with low oxygen content due to their swim bladders with which they can breathe air. They roll as they swim, coming up for a sip of air every few minutes. The habitat of the tarpon varies greatly with the developmental stage they are in.
While only microscopic at birth, tarpon may grow to lengths of more than eight feet and weigh more than 280 pounds. The average tarpon weighs about 75 to 85 pounds. A fish more than 100 pounds is generally a female, but no one is sure why these larger catches are not equally distributed. They grow very slowly, after a rapid initial growth of about 12 inches in the first year.
Tarpon take 8-10 years to reach sexual maturity and it is believed that tarpon in BVI can live 60 to 70 years. The oldest tarpon in captivity lived to be 63 years old. Their habitats are characteristically warm, shallow, dark bodies of water with sandy mud bottoms. They also find their way into creeks, channels, and streams.
As they progress from the juvenile stage to adulthood, they move back to the open waters of the ocean, though many may remain in brackish and freshwater habitats.
We typically see tarpon near Cooper Island and off of Scrub Island when the silversides are schooling near the rocks. We love their big smiles and watching them swim with our guests!
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#divebvi #tarponschool #megalops #tarpon #bvidiving #britishvirginislands
Ahoy Locals!
We may not be able to escape hurricane season, but we can certainly enjoy the perks of our island lifestyle! Join us for our 2023 Staycation Special - $200 off a full day charter 🍹👙🤿🏝️
Contact us for availability and reservations!
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*valid for residents of BVI, USVI, PR, and SXM with proof of residency
#staycation #local #islandlife #perks #boatcharter #hurricaneseason
It’s World Ocean Day!
One Ocean - One Climate - One Future Together
Recently, world leaders made a global commitment to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 (30x30).
To create a healthy ocean with abundant wildlife and to stabilize the climate, it’s critical that 30% of our planet’s lands, waters, and ocean are protected. Leading scientists have determined a healthy ocean is a critical part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity crises.
By supporting 30×30, we can protect our planet’s life support systems – specifically the interconnected issues of ocean, climate, and biodiversity. Currently, less than 17% of land and 8% of the ocean worldwide is protected.
The good news is, due to the efforts of the growing global 30×30 movement, including those involved in the World Ocean Day network, our nations’ leaders made a global commitment to 30×30 during the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022.
With your help, and by working with a growing network of youth and organizational leaders worldwide, together we will continue to strengthen the global movement to protect at least 30% of our blue planet by 2030 and safeguard our future.
How can you help? Donate to conservation causes, help in a beach or shoreline clean-up, minimize your electricity usage, carry a reusable water bottle when traveling, and practice good buoyancy underwater. You can make a difference, every bit helps!
At Dive BVI, we minimized our plastic usage by installing water filtration at our facility and no longer use disposable cups on our trips. Bring your bottle and we’ll fill you up!
#worldoceansday2023 #oceanconservation #BlueOceans #divessi #worldoceansday #BritishVirginIslands #DiveBVI #earth #oneplanet
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Our shark research is cool, but getting to share it this week with the fishermen and children of Anegada was the best part. As an island that boasts the third largest barrier reef in the Eastern Caribbean and has a population of only about 300 people, getting to collaborate with the incredible people and fishermen of this island to become the biggest conservation stewards of their own waters has been the most important thing we can help to encourage and collaborate on to make sure it’s protected for generations to come.
Thanks to @wethabitats for also doing a third presentation to 60+ people on Tortola this week as well!
And @alton.bertie and @aiaraponce who attended elementary school career days on Anegada and Virgin Gorda yesterday to discuss marine biology and inspire kids to get involved with ocean conservation in the BVI and @1beyondthereef projects 🦈 🐋 🪸 🤿
#marineconservation #marineeducation #scubakids #anegada #tortola #virgingorda
Congratulations to our newest Dive BVI team members, Aziz and Mackenzie! They recently completed their SSI Professional Crossover program with SSI Instructor Trainer Jeff McNutt on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.
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With this additional set of SSI instructor credentials on their weight belt, they are now able to offer SSI dive education courses at our Dive BVI locations.
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With over 10,000 certifications issued, Dive BVI is the place to advance your diving knowledge in the BVI. Want to learn more? Check out https://www.divebvi.com/scuba-courses-and-training/ for more info!
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#divebvi #diveSSI #diveschool #divepro #divesafety #scubadiving #divetraining #scubapro
🎥 @jeffmcnutt
Join us for a Wrecktastic time underwater! The RMS Rhone is always an amazing night dive. Do it once in the day, and then do it again at night. You`ll be in awe of some awesome critters and creatures!
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#rmsrhone #rmsrhoneightdive #octopus #crabs #squid #cephalopod #bviwreckdiving #divebvi #scubadiving #nightdive #underwaterphotography #goprohero9 #britishvirginislands #virgingorda #ocean #nature #divessi #paditv
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🎥@jeffmcnutt
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13 years ago today we opened our Scrub Island Resort location! We are so proud to be a part of this amazing property!
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🥂Happy 13th Birthday, Dive BVI Scrub Island!!
Watch out! We have a teenager now 😉
#happybirthday #teenager #scrubislandresort #divebvi
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Excitement is in the air as the @scrubisland_bvi Invitational race is taking place today! 🏝️🇻🇬🌊
Hosted by Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, this thrilling event is part of the 50th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival.
Teams will compete in the race, which kicks off at 10:00 and takes competitors through the lush islands of the BVI and offers breathtaking views along the way.
After the race, join us at Scrub Island Resort for a fun-filled afternoon celebration featuring live music, a barbeque lunch, and speciality drinks. We can`t wait!
#BVISR #BVISpringRegatta #BVI50 #ScrubIsland
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Take a dive with us at Seal Dog Rock! One of our favorite sites, this pinnacle is a great spot to look for sharks, rays and schooling fish. Make sure you bring a light to check out the overhangs and creature-filled cracks! And always have that camera ready!!!
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#divebvi #sealdogrock #divessi #scubadiving #bvidiving #divetrip #britishvirginislands #shark #lobster #ocean #marinelife #goprohero9
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🎥@jeffmcnutt
Shark-Plane-O Sharks! 🤣🦈
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This is what happens when your Dive Guide is given a rubber hand puppet 🙄😂
**No divers, sharks or puppets were eaten or harmed during this dive** ⚠️
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Also, shark behavior is almost always docile and calm and usually they are staying far away from humans. We are certainly the larger threat! Remember we are in their home when we enter the water and the ultimate respect must be given to keep everyone safe - especially our shark friends! #sharksareawesome #savethesharks #sharksarefriends
#scubatime #play #havefun #fundive #plane #wreckdive #wreckdiver #artificialreef #bvi #divebvi #rubbershark
🎶It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!🎶
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Sea Dragon and Sea Monkey in for a quick lunch break before setting off for the afternoon 🤿
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@divebviboutique @divebvi @virgingordayachtharbour #bvi #divebvi #britishvirginislands #bviboattours #divessi #diveshop #caribbean #divecaribbean
