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Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures, Inc.

About Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures, Inc.

Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures (JASA), based in South Florida, innovated and set the bar for diving with large predatory sharks without a diver cage. For over 35 years JASA has been the premier outfitter for up close and personal encounters, in addition to world-class photography opportunities, with tiger, great hammerhead, oceanic white tip, bull, lemon and whale sharks. He is best known as a passionate crusader for shark protection. For decades Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures, Inc. has conducted top rate charters and expeditions in south Florida, Mexico and the Bahamas. In 1999, JASA added a 10-passenger live-aboard vessel (M/V Shear Water) and has since been the leader in photography/video expeditions with a mission of interacting with some of the world’s largest predatory sharks.

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212 North Federal HighwayLake Park, FL 33403-3552
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North America - Belize

Belize is a diver’s playground where the Caribbean’s only three true atolls cradle kaleidoscopic coral gardens, steep drop-offs and the iconic Great Blue Hole. Glide over nurse-shark nurseries at Hol Chan, descend along Lighthouse Reef’s vertiginous walls, or time your visit to Placencia for exhilarating whale-shark encounters at Gladden Spit. Warm 26-29 °C waters, 15-30 m visibility and a laid-back Creole-Garífuna culture turn every surface interval into a tropical holiday. Whether you’re certifying in shallow seagrass meadows or racking up tech-level depth on coral-encrusted ledges, Belize blends world-class marine biodiversity with sustainable operators, eco-minded lodges and easy travel connections—making it the perfect base for both first-time bubbles and bucket-list underwater adventures.

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From turtle-dotted coral gardens in St. Anne Marine Park to hammerhead-patrolled drop-offs off North Island, Seychelles delivers a kaleidoscope of undersea thrills wrapped in postcard-perfect island scenery. Warm, crystal-clear waters averaging 27 °C (81 °F) year-round, dependable dive centers with eco-friendly practices, and a laid-back Creole vibe make this Indian Ocean nation a bucket-list destination for beginners and technical divers alike. This comprehensive guide shares firsthand insight into the best reefs, wrecks, and night-dive hotspots, explains seasonal conditions and marine migrations, outlines practical travel and accommodation advice, and highlights sustainable ways to explore—ensuring your Seychelles dive holiday is unforgettable and reef-safe.

India’s 7 500 km of coastline and two remote archipelagos create a dreamscape for beginners and pros alike: seagrass meadows where dugongs graze, manta-patrolled pinnacles off Havelock, Lakshadweep’s gin-clear coral gardens, and Goa’s playful wrecks. Warm 26–30 °C waters, affordable PADI courses, and a vibrant topside culture of spice markets, temple towns, and beach cafés turn every surface interval into an adventure, while eco-minded operators champion reef-safe practices and marine conservation.