Without a doubt the best diving in Miami is done at Biscayne Bay, providing undersea-goers with a large variety of tropical fish, coral reefs and much more. Here, and at Biscayne National Park are conditions for snorkelers and divers of all levels, with water depths ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet. Also, there are a number of different scuba establishments in the Greater Miami area dedicated not only to properly instructing their customers but also to showing them the best diving experience possible. Most dive shops sell books or offer information on the locations of other great dives, and how to go about finding them.

BEUCHAT is one of Miami’s top scuba diving retail stores. For more than fifty years their mission has been to engineer and develop increasingly more efficient diving equipment to insure customer safety, satisfaction and comfort. They have a staff willing to contribute to your knowledge and understanding of the marine environment in order to ensure its protection, and enjoyment for the future generations of divers. Located at S.W. First Street Miami, FL 33130. Ph: (305) 548- DIVE  (3483). Fax: (305) 548-4199. E mail: sales@beuchatdiving.com

Mermaids Dive Center is a full service dive store carrying top of the line dive equipment such as SeaQuest, Oceanic, Sherwood, Cressi-Sub, Genesis, Akona, Underwater Kinetics, Sport Divers, Pelican and Ikelite. The establishment has 2,500 square feet of showroom area, classroom, repair shop, rental equipment and filling station. Nitrox blending has also been added to the facility. Mermaids Dive Center has it's own custom-made heated pool, specifically designed to accommodate year-round scuba and swimming classes. Aside from the traditional scuba classes, the center also offers a Home-Study Program for individuals who may be on the go. For more information contact, Mermaids Dive Center 16604 N.E. 2nd Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33162; Phone: (305) 940-0927; Fax: (305) 944-1406; or e-mail www.mermaidsdivecenter.com.

South Beach Divers is a ‘PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center’, that offers an array of classes and certifications, ranging from Open Water through Instructor. A variety of specialties include underwater photography, night diver, wreck diver and several more. Private lessons are available and corporate programs can be tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. South Beach Divers is located in the heart of South Beach at 850 Washington Avenue within walking distance from most hotels and the beach. For more information visit www.southbeachdivers.com.