Scuba Dive 4 the Culture

“When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.” — Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Born June 11, 1910, Jacques Cousteau spent his life opening a window into a world few had ever seen.

Through every expedition, film, and discovery, he shared the wonders of the ocean with the world.

Because he believed the ocean belongs to all of us, and is worth protecting.

Happy Cousteau Day ❤️🌊🎥

Last week, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 (H.R. 3831), led by Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL) and US Rep Darren Soto (D-FL). The bill would ban shark feeding in federal waters off Florida. Shark feeding is already banned in Florida state waters, Hawaii and much of the Western Pacific.

Often employed by divers, shark feeding can condition sharks to associate humans and boats with food, and the practice has likely led to an increase in shark depredation, when a shark eats a hooked fish before an angler can successfully land it, in the South Atlantic and Gulf as well. ASA supports a shark-feeding ban as part of its approach to address shark depredation.

The American Sportfishing Association looks forward to working with members of the U.S. Senate to see this bill cross the finish line.

Everything fixed and we ready to rock!!! Pod even has a fresh new battery!!!

We been away but after a surgery and a broken foot, we back to the ocean. Tune up dives are underway!! Our next big adventure will be with !!!! Photos and videos coming soon of this summer’s fun which I have dubbed “Back to the Waves”

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Hawaii didn’t just limit shark fishing, it banned it entirely 🦈

In 2022, the state became the first in the U.S. to make it illegal to knowingly catch, entangle, or kill any shark in its waters. Violators can face fines up to $10,000 per offense, along with losing fishing gear and licenses.

The move protects apex predators that keep ocean ecosystems stable and reflects Native Hawaiian beliefs that sharks are ancestral guardians. It’s a rare case where science and culture align to protect the same thing.

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The Queen diving in Malaysia!!!