The man who created Blue Grotto
Blue Grotto is among the most popular diving sites in the Southeast. Without the vision of one man, however, it might still be a cow pasture.
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Don’t block the road
Stopping or standing in the road in front of Blue Grotto causes problems. This is why you should not get here prior to 8:00.
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Your computer fails. Now what?
Can you keep diving if your computer fails between dives? Maybe. But it will depend on a variety of factors.
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Where does the water come from?
Our water does not simply materialize out of solid rock. Learn where it comes from and gain a greater appreciation for all our springs.
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The Ultimate Rinse
Driving to south Florida to dive? Here is why you should plan on stopping by Blue Grotto on your way back.
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No gutters. No ditches. But springs.
The unique geology of north-central Florida creates opportunities for divers that are unlike anything else in the USA. Learn why.
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So, where did all the bluegills come from?
You’ve no doubt noticed the abundance of fish that inhabit Blue Grotto. Have you ever stopped to think how they got here?
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What you should know about overhead environments
If you dive at Blue Grotto — or any other Florida spring for that matter — the risks and hazards of overhead environment diving are something you need to be aware of. What makes diving so safe Aside from a heart attack or stroke, the worst thing that can happen to a diver is running
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The Grotto’s most overlooked feature
The most overlooked feature of the Grotto is the feature that overlooks all of us.
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Ten reasons instructors choose Blue Grotto
When the weather turns cold and local dive sites shut down, more and more instructors turn to Blue Grotto to meet their needs. Discover why.
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