Archive for February, 2009

  • Key West Snorkeling for Beginners

    Key West Snorkeling for Beginners

    So, you want to try some Key West snorkeling? If you’re buying your own gear, or even renting it, these valuable tips can make all the difference between a great day on the water and a day spent watching your snorkel mask fill up with water. Number one: get a well-fitting mask. If your [...]

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  • Snail’s Pace in Key West

    Snail’s Pace in Key West

    This shiny lovely snail was found under a dock in Key West.  If anyone knows what it’s called or anything about it, please advise!  When touched, the snail withdraws into the shell, leaving only the harder foot exposed, to seal up the shell.

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  • Fog Rolls in to Key West

    Fog Rolls in to Key West

    Fog rolled in Friday morning and has been hanging around for a few days now. It moves back and forth, so just when you think it’s clearing up, it rolls back in again. Here are some recent pics of this rather unusual Key West fog. There are two pictures taken at night across [...]

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  • Slipper Lobsters

    Slipper Lobsters

    Key West snorkeling always brings surprises for us. Take a look at this archaic looking creature, the Slipper Lobster.  They taste great.

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  • Windy & Cold in Key West

    Windy & Cold in Key West

    This winter has been a cold one.  It was in the 40’s one night, but it didn’t quite make a record.  It was in the 50s for a while at night, but now when I wake up it’s usually about 61 degrees F.  For Key West, that’s cold.  Even during the day the temperature hasn’t [...]

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