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Swimming With Sharks

Every February at Pura Vida Divers, we dedicate a month to shedding light onto one of our favorite, but often …

Lionfish: Can’t Beat ’em? Eat ’em!

Although beautiful to look at, the invasive lionfish poses a severe threat to Atlantic and Gulf waters. They are known for having spines that can sting.

Under The Sea – Spearfishing World Records

Most people have heard of IGFA (International Game Fish Association), which manages world records for fishermen. But have you heard of IUSA?

The Season for Giving

By Pura Vida Divers Ho, Ho, Ho, the holidays are here! In the rush of constant holiday shopping and festive …
Spear fishing

Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

The rise in popularity of spearfishing and advances in the technology have allowed divers to more safely and efficiently target more and bigger species.
Deep sea fishing

Deep Sea Fishing, The Final Frontier

Deep Sea Fishing. Deep, dark, still unknown sea, full of mesmerizing creatures still being discovered within its vastness. Scientists have …

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Record-Breaking Catch: Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Line

On April 8, 2025, angler Art Weston reeled in an astonishing 153-pound alligator gar while fishing on Lake Livingston, TX

Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.

Big Trouble in Morehead City

There’s nothing quite like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and the 2025 tournament reminded us all why it’s one …

You Weren’t Meant to Live in Traffic

If you’re someone who dreams in tides, lives for casting lines at sunrise, and feels most at home with salt …