Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association members and Florida Wildlife Commission produced a report that assessed the impact on the reefs. They found that the Varmar reef, which isn't shown on our dive map as it's off Mexico Beach), had suffered the most damage since it was in 25 feet of water. Only 35% of original reef material was left. The artificial reefs in shallow and medium water remained unaffected. Below is an illustration from that report which shows the path the hurricane took through the wrecks, reefs, and beaches of Panama City Beach.
The wave duration is more important than its absolute size in the waters around Panama City Beach. While long interval waves can create rollers, short interval waves cause the boat to rock up and down. Divers are difficult to spot because of this.
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Grey Ghost is an offshore dive that can take 6-8 hours. The Grey Ghost is a small vessel measuring only 105 feet, but the incredible variety of aquatic life make this dive even more spectacular. This spot is a great place for fish and she came to rest near the edge of a natural coral reef.
For dives at various levels of difficulty, look to Scuba Dive Panama City Beach. Whether you are on a family vacation, couples retreat or solo adventure, their passionate divers can craft an optimal experience. Feel the rush of descending to exciting depths in optimal, expertly-selected locations.
Scuba Dive Panama City Beach offers a full service dive center and aquatic training facilities. The instructors are highly experienced and have over 50 years' experience in the diving industry. They can help students learn in their heated pool or on a variety of open-water courses.
Sport Diver wrote a wonderful article about us during the summer.
Never hold your breath
As every good entry-level dive student knows, this is the most important rule of scuba. And for good reason — breath holding underwater can result in serious injury and even death. In accordance with Boyle's law, the air in a diver's lungs expands during ascent and contracts during descent.
As you become a qualified scuba diver, you learn the basics of an essential scuba system. A cylinder, weights, an exposure suit, regulators, BCD gauge and timing device, mask and fins are the bare essentials.