The Hathaway Bridge, where she was left desolate, served as a reminder of the storm's devastating impact on winter and spring. She became a premier diving site in May 2019. It is a three-story tall vessel that has an incredible variety of sealife already living there.
We offer refreshers for anyone who is already certified but has not done so in a while. Contact us and we'll get you added to our schedule. Sport Diver published a short article about our boat and the wonderful diving at Panama City Beach. Scuba Diving Magazine recognizes Dive Locker among the best dive facilities! Scuba Diving Magazine listed Dive Locker as one of the Top 100 Readers Choices in 2011. You've probably always wanted to explore the underwater world of sunken vessels and Pirate's treasure.
eep your spirits up and keep your hands clean. Soon, you will have the chance to travel. SCUBA diving is an incredible experience. We are happy to share our passion with all of you. We offer SCUBA courses through NAUI. Our courses can be tailored to suit your individual needs. We teach classes from beginner to instructor level. We are passionate about diving, and we would love to help you get started on a wonderful journey.
The artificial reefs that were in moderate and deep waters remained unaffected. Below is a graphic that was taken from that report. It shows how the hurricane traveled through the wrecks and reefs at Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach offers one of the most beautiful drive-and-dive weekends in the South.
Dive Locker can help you have the adventure of a life-time, regardless of your level of experience. Did you know that PCB was the Wreck Capital for the South? This interactive map shows you the best places to dive in Panama City Beach. We have over 50 wrecks, eight of which are artificial reefs. Here's the scoop for scuba-lovers all across the Florida Panhandle.
It was extremely personal and easy to use. I can't wait to go back for my diving class. Are you looking for something different? You can receive your Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate in as little as 3 days. Your certification is valid for your whole life. Because classes are still small, you won't face scheduling issues.
Dive Locker is an aquatic training and dive center that offers full-service. Their instructors have over 50 combined years of international diving experience. This is passed on to students in their heated pool as well as open-water courses. Dive Locker is able to take you to some of the most famous underwater shipwrecks such as Black Bart.
An Average Diver, at an Average Depth, With an Average Tank
Based on personal experience, an average open-water certified diver using a standard aluminum 80-cubic-foot tank on a 40-foot dive will be able to stay down for about 45 to 60 minutes before surfacing with a safe reserve of air still in the tank.
So just to reiterate: don't grab animals, don't hold them for photo ops, don't go for rides on dolphins or turtles, and don't force puffer fish to inflate (it can be fatal to them).