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(713) 523-3483 (dive)
5808 Newcastle Drive
Houston, TX 77401

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Blog Posts – Science and Marine Environment

Dive Site Geology Series - Revillagigedo Islands
Dive Site Geology in the Southern Sea of Cortez
March 2023 Auction
Deepest Dive in Antarctica
Manta Ray in Komodo
Sanctuary Identified as Manta Nursery
Scuba Red Hat Day
Fiji, Photo by Christian Fuss
Scuba Diver's Movie Night - Chasing Corals
Hidden Scuba Diving Treasures - Muck Diving
Club Aquarius Social Club - A Cuban Adventure, Diving in Castro's Garden
Scientists documenting the bleaching event underway in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Photo: G.P. Schmahl/NOAA.
Investigation of East Flower Garden Bank coral die-off continues amid new coral bleaching event
Photography Contest for Divers and Friends - 2016
Coral Bleaching Outlook for 2016
FGNMS Photo
The Flower Gardens
Fluorecense Scuba Diving
Coral Locations in the Gulf Of Mexico
Seth talks about snakes and tua playing
Snakes - Conserving Wildlife and Protecting our World
Underwater Scientists Discover Camouflage Techniques
ROV Follows an Elusive Oarfish in the Gulf of Mexico
Parrot Fish in Cleaning Station by Robert Hew
Rebreather Scuba Diving - Not Just for Technical Divers
NOAA-OER / BOEM / USGS
Scuba Science - Methane Seep Off Coast
Whale Skelton Found in Antarctica
Traveling - Talking to Strangers
St Croix
At The Office - A Trip Report From St. Croix
Coral Structures
What Is Coral?
The 12 Days to a Scuba Christmas
Antarctica Mountain
Life Found in Extreme Antarctic Lake
Crustaceans Control Population With Cannibalism
First Ever Sighting of the World’s Rarest Whale!
Corals Cry for Help from Gobies
Sea Shells - Something to Think About
Delphinapterus_leucas_2 beluga whale by steven snodgrass
Are Beluga Whales Mimicking Human Speech?
Wobblegong Shark
Study Indicates Some Sharks Are Color Blind
Google Map from APO Island
Explore the Ocean with Google Maps!
Photograph of Beluga Whale
Help Save the Whales
Phoenix JAzz Club
Thanksgiving, Jazz and Antiques
Weekend Winners!
Sample Auction Items
Divers Support Schools & Communities
Trashfest Logo
Oceanic Ventures Team Trash - Trashfest Texas 2011
The Law of the Wild - Revised?
Mysteries of the Artic
Stephanie and her family with Sylvia Earle
An Encounter with Dr. Sylvia Earle
False Cleaner Fish
Scuba Diving from the Dumaguete Pier in the Philippines
Happy New Year!
Great White Shark by Amos Nachoum
The Misunderstood Great White Shark
Eric Underwater in cozumel
Escape the Winter Cold, Let’s Go Scuba Diving in January!
Old Home Week - Chuuk, FSM
Stillhouse Hollow Lake -- Where?
Scottsdale…there is no water here!
Eric on a Rebreather
Remember your glass of milk?

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People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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