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 Reef Deployment FF July 2011
Some pictures from the artificial reef creation project offshore Jacksonville (7-28-11). Stay tuned for the video and more detail.
Read MoreAndy King Reef Plaque Installation (Pictures)
The Ancient City Game Fish Association calls upon TISIRI to participate in the installation of the Andy King Reef Memorial plaque. Flattered with the opportunity, Kistel and Kalakauskis were happy to help place the plaque and film/photograph the events.
Read MoreConcrete reef created offshore Flagler county Florida
7-21-11Today 500 tons of concrete reef material was placed offshore the Coast of Flagler County. The new artificial reef lies in about 70 feet of water and is roughly 24 miles south east of the St. Augustine Inlet. Pictures and video of the reef creation process below...
Read MoreTISIRI at Jacksonville Beach with ARC Surf Camp
TISIRI's Kistel and Kalakauskis served as a surf station "leaders" providing 1 on 1 surfing instruction and guidance to children throughout the day. Kistel and Kalakauskis would discuss surfing with each child before entering the water whiling getting an idea of each child's comfort level. Once the child appeared comfortable he/she would lay on the surf board while being pushed into a wave. Most of the children were able to stand up on the surf board with a few attempts.
Read MoreYacht outing aboard the Amazing Grace
July 14th and 15th 2011
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TISIRI's Joe Kistel and Ed Kalakauskis joined Safe Harbor Boys Home in an outing aboard the largest yacht in Jacksonville; the Amazing Grace. Kistel and Kalakauskis were aboard to serve as crew and photograph the vessel.The Amazing Grace departed Safe...New Jacksonville Artificial Reef Is Thriving
TISIRI and Jacksonville Reef Research team (JRRT) divers visited this Jacksonville artificial reef that was deployed in August of 2009. The video and pictures below show the condition of the reef after only 2 years of evolution.
Read MoreFF Pre-deployment Survey Dive
TISIRI's pre-deployment survey report for the upcoming 2011 Jacksonville artificial reef deployment. The article contains pictures and video of the area inspected and is a formal write-up of survey efforts.
Read MoreKistel interview on WJXT morning show
TISIRI's Joe Kistel appears on Jacksonville's WJXT Channel 4 news explaining an encounter with a large Hammerhead shark, Jacksonville Florida's artificial reefs, and TISIRI's latest efforts.
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