TISIRI has an article featured in the September 2011 editon of Coastal Angler Magazine of North East Florida. TISIRI's Kistel explains two recent artificial reef projects off the Coast of Duval and Flagler Counties.
Read MoreGiant Toad Fish Chases Diver's Camera Equipment
While filming and photographing an artificial reef for TISIRI's reef inventory efforts, Joe Kistel encounters a large toad fish. The video below captures the fish trying to attach Kistel's tripod.
Read MoreDivers Encounter a Giant Grouper
While conducting a reef photo and video dive TISIRI's Joe Kistel encounters a massive fish: A near 6 foot long , several hundred pound, Goliath Grouper shown in the video below. Watch this Giant grouper stare Kistel's camera down and listen for his deep, lung rumbling, "thumps."
Read MoreDivers explore a natural ledge reef offshore Jacksonville
Divers explore a natural ledge reef system offshore Jacksonville Forida. Fish observed included Sea Bass, Drum, Hake, Goatfish, and much more. See the video of the Jacksonville ledge reef below.
Read MoreAndy King Reef Plaque Installation (Video)
TISIRI participates in placing the Andy King memorial plaque on the Andy King Reef offshore St. Augustine Florida. See the brief video story below
Read MoreTISIRI Speaks at FOSCI's Back To School Event
TISIRI was invited to speak to FOSCI children at the 2011 Back To School Event. FOSCI directors organized this event to help the children of FOSCI get back to school on the right foot. See pictures of the event below.
Read MoreJacksonville Reef Survey Report; FF 2011 concrete deployment
TISIRI located, surveyed, and mapped the reef material on 8-4-11, exactly one week after the reef deployment. Divers that participated in dive survey and data collection efforts included Joe Kistel, Ed Kalakauskis, Nate Tucei, Jim Davis, and Gene Langeman.Reef material was found dispersed in a random and sporadic fashion with both densely clustered congregations as well as isolated pieces. Several fish species were observed as well as a few mobile invertebrates. The reef was placed well within the permitted boundaries and the maximum vertical relief from the seafloor was below 50 feet from the surface. The reef deployment appears to meet regulatory requirements and should evolve into productive marine habitat.
Read MoreJacksonville Lionfish Invasion: WJXT Rebecca Barry News Story
WJXT's Rebecca Barry broadcast her story about the invasion of lionfish off the Coast of North East Florida. TISIRI's Joe Kistel is featured as well Jacksonville University's Dr. Quint White and Capt Steve Park of the Native Diver II.
Read MoreJacksonville artificial reef first look: FF July 2011 Reef
The TISIRI team visits the new Jacksonville artificial reef at the Floyds Folly exactly one week after the reef was created. Divers mapped the reef material layout, captured photos and video, and observed the overall condition of the reef. Several fish species were observed enjoying the new habit created by the reef structures. See the underwater video and pictures below of the new reef and mapping process.
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