We had a great turn out for TISIRI's Lionfish 101 event. Attendees were informed of the concerns imposed by the invasive Western Atlantic Lionfish population and how a potential solution to the issue is a tasty one. Several door prizes were awarded including a set of scuba fins and a variety of gift cards.
Read MoreJoin our Lionfish Event at Billy's Boat House
Join us June 16th at 7pm, at Billy's Boathouse for a look into the invasive Lionfish epidemic taking place in our very own Atlantic waters. TISIRI will describe the lionfish found in our area, where they may have came from, how they have thrived into large populations, and what we can do about. See the flier with the event details below.
Read MoreSafe Harbor Maritime Academy Scuba Certification
4-21-12TISIRI and Divetalking.com spent the last two weeks with the young gentlemen of Safe Harbor Maritime Academy helping prepare them for open water scuba certification. This past weekend the students executed their open water diving requirements and became certified scuba divers. See pictures and...
Read MoreMOSH Water Educational Festival A Success
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Today we found out that children really like to win shark teeth! Representatives from TISIRI and REEF.org created and facilitated a game for this year's Water Education Festival at the Museum of Science and History. See the...
Read MoreToday we found out that children really like to win shark teeth! Representatives from TISIRI and REEF.org created and facilitated a game for this year's Water Education Festival at the Museum of Science and History. See the...
TISIRI 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 MoreCalling artisits for Children's book project
A artist and/or artists are requested and will be selected to participate in creating the illustrated character, "Spike." Those interested in participation are asked to submit a sample rendition for review.
Read MoreVoyage aboard the legendary Atlantis II
The TISIRI team had an exclusive voyage aboard the famous Atlantis II. The Atlantis II is most known for her involvement with discovery efforts of the RMS Titanic. See pictures of the voyage below.
Read MoreMarine Awareness presentation to the Children of FSSNF
TISIRI's Joe Kistel, Ed Kalakauskis, Larry Davis, and Nate Tucie provided an educational marine awareness presentation to children of Family Support Services of North Florida. Kistel provided a PowerPoint display filled with spectacular imagery of North East Florida reef sites and the critters that call them home
Read MoreTISIRI to dive with WJXT Channel 4
Tomorrow TISIRI is scheduled to dive with WJXT Channel 4 news. The goal is to visit various artificial reef sites offshore Jacksonville with the intent of observing the invasive lion fish.
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