New to Tampa Bay area

[TheDivingBear]

Hi. My wife and I recently moved to the Tampa Bay area. We are just getting settled and want to do some diving. Obviously, dive shops are a dime a dozen around here. We own most of our own equipment and are looking for divers and dive shops that can point us in the direction of some decent shore diving. I am still getting acclimated to equalizing my ears and it takes me forever to go down an anchor line (and I hate holding people up). So, until I get better, a gradual shore dive is best for us. Surely, there is enough wildlife around that this should not be a problem. Just a note, once at 22 feet (magic number), I have less trouble (and yes, I understand the most drastic change is in the first 20 feet).

Any other thoughts on Florida diving would be appreciated too.

Anyway, any suggestions? Thanks.

Bear

 

[Knavey]

Venice beach has potential for what you are asking. Do a search for sharks teeth and you will find everything you want to know including directions to some of the better areas to hunt them.

 

[Knavey]

http://scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=642540&postcount=2

Try this link for more details about the above location.

Also, check out the FL conch divers forum elsewhere on this board.