We are coordinating a reef clean-up dive trip this Saturday 1-12-13. We will be removing fishing line and trash debris from popular reef sites. We do reef clean projects from time to time but have been motivated execute such efforts more frequently after recently finding a...
Read MoreDiscovery Channel Features TISIRI
The Discovery Channel recently broadcast their TISIRI underwater investigation story. Click the image below to watch the story. Further below are behind the scenes images captured throughout the production efforts. TISIRI really enjoyed working with the production crew of the Discovery Channel.
Read More"Life By Accident" Plane Wreck to Reef TV Story
TISIRI divers encounter aircraft wreckage offshore St. Augustine Florida and begin an investigation. After several scuba diving surveys a data plate is discovered that says "Property of US." The data plate is ultimately cleaned ad more information is obtained. It is the determined that the aircraft is an A7 that crashed back in 1974. The pilot, Robert Besal, was able to eject safely and serve out a decorated navy career. The TISIRI team reached out to retired Rear Admiral Besal informing him they have found his plane. Besal made the visit to St. Augustine and the TISIRI team led him out to the are where the now reef resides.
Read MoreA Visit to The Discovery Montessori School
TISIRI's "Gee Wiz Ed" and "Scuba Joe" made a visit to the Discovery Montessori school earlier today. The Discovery students were introduced to a variety of interesting underwater critters that make the offshore waterways of North Florida their home.
Read MoreTISIRI Artist Scholarship Opportunity
TISIRI is working towards publishing a brief chldren's book and is looking for an illustrator. If you consider yourself an artist and can create animated characters, click here to learn more and apply for the scholorship.
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Read More[singlepic id=507 w=202 h=320 float=right]A children's book is being created regarding...
Want a Vintage WWII Bronze Port Hole?
How would you like an authentic bronze ship port hole? You could create a great display piece generating curiosity by all who encounter it, or simply enjoy the antique for its high value.[singlepic id=1404 w=175 h=175 float=right]This beauty is massive; with an overall diameter of 18 inches and...
Read MoreSearch and Recover Mission
You may recall from news reports that a small aircraft disappeared off the coast of Jacksonville recently. The incident took place on September 23 and neither the plane nor the pilot have been found. Based on information obtained we feel there is a high probably of locating the aircraft if it is searched for. We are coordinating a search, and possible recovery mission, for mid to late this week. A sonar track search grid has been designed for the area we will examine with a side-scan sonar.
Read MorePilot Besal Visits A7 Jet Wreckage Reef
Today TISIRI reunited Admiral Besal with his aircraft; which is now a thriving reef ecosystem. Two vessels captained by Steve Blalock and Jack Leone escorted the TISIRI team, media crews, and Robert and Jennie (Robert's wife) to the wreckage aka reef location 20 miles offshore St. Augustine. The vessels were precisely positioned over the wreckage. Dive teams explored the A7 reef to capture imagery to show Robert Besal back aboard. See pictures of the days events and underwater findings below:
Read MoreJacksonville Florida Lionfish Round-Up
Unfortunately Jacksonville Florida suffers the same fate as the rest of Florida and the Western Atlantic. The waters offshore northeast Florida are plagued with invasive lionfish. TISIRI and Offshore Dive Charters are coordinating lionfish round-up events to do as much as possible to try to keep the lionfish population in check. See the brief video of one of our lionfish round-up events below.
Read MoreJacksonville Reefs Insight Event Success
On March 29th of this year TISIRI hosted a reefs insight event at Intuition Ale Works. The marine awareness and social event was a large success. We greatly appreciate everybody that was able to make it out. Below are pictures of the event. Please let us know if you find yourself in any of the pictures by commenting below. Thanks
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