Skys the Limit

During our dive and snorkeling trips in Florida I had the opportunity to interview Sky  from Capt Slates dive shops about a few things regarding the ocean, the field she is in, and how would a northern like myself can move down to the sunshine state. Here are the questions I asked and the responses Sky gave me.

Q.) How did you get into Scuba diving and being a boat Cpt.?

A.) This is a family business her dad ran the dive center when she was little. I got my Dive certification when I was ten and I fell in love with it and that has never changed

Q.) What is the coolest thing you have ever seen in the water.

A.) We hand fed a 14 foot hammerhead on one dive, still to this day nothing have given me a bigger rush of adrenaline then that moment.

Q.) How have you seen climate change and overfishing impact the ocean?

A.) Bigger fish and bigger coral reefs are less frequent in the inshore waters. Years ago though it was much worse. A lot of coral bleaching was taking place, and over fishing was rampant  and it still kind of is now, however now there are way more people who are trying to protect the coral reefs, as well as more regulations that are put in place so overfishing is reduced. The entire Florida Keys depend on it so if we lose it we lose much more than the fish, and wildlife that live there.

Q.) How can someone from another state get a job, and an internship down in the keys be able to afford it ?

A.) Its actually a lot easier then most people think it is. There are so many internship opportunities down here as well as many dive shops that would hire you. Its just up to you to apply and fallow up. As far as housing goes often times the employers can help you find a place to life, granted it might be a tiny condo or a shack. Working in a restaurant can help also pay the bills.