We’re thrilled to welcome back Rob Myers to the USA Dive Club.  Rob, a former member, has been a passionate diver since the early 1970s and holds certifications as an Advanced Open Water/NITROX Diver.  Rob is married to USA Hall of Fame member Patrice Marker.  He is often seen at our social events and lending his voice as a guest speaker during our general meetings.

Rob is not just an experienced diver; he’s also certified by DAN in CPR, Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries, and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries.  Rob is a marine scientist specializing in coral reef fishes.  He started photographing marine life in 1970 and has written several identification guides, including Micronesian Reef Fishes, Coral Reef Fishes – Indo-Pacific and Caribbean, Coral Reef Guide - Red Sea, and Dangerous Marine Animals.

Rob had a hand in naming two gastropod mollusks after his wife, Patrice - a deepwater cone snail from Brazil (Lamniconus patriceae) and a local subspecies of moon snail (Neverita delessertiana patriceae) known only from Lake Worth lagoon.  More recently, he’s been trying to prioritize the next edition of Micronesian Reef Fishes.

One of his fondest memories is from 1980 when he discovered a new species of butterflyfish…a true highlight of his diving adventures.  His dream dive spot?  Anywhere teeming with beautiful fish.  When he’s not under the waves, Rob loves educating others about natural history, biogeography, and the beautiful small creatures that inhabit our planet. 

Craig and Judith Pugatch found out about the USA Dive Club from President Chris Hardham. They’re a friendly family living in Lighthouse Point, and they have a lovely 14-year-old daughter named Alana.  Alana is already on her way to becoming a diver with her Junior Open Water certification, and she can’t wait to join the Club officially when she turns 18.  Until then, she’s all set to be with Mom and Dad on USA’s fun dives and events as their special guest. 

Craig is an enthusiastic PADI Open Water Instructor with over 500 dives under his belt, while Judith shines with her certifications from PADI, NAUI, and IDA—she’s a Master Diver with 250 dives. 

One of their most unforgettable diving experiences together was with the mesmerizing Kona mantas, and they look forward to more adventures with us.

Let's all give Rob, Craig, Judith, and their special guest Alana a warm "Welcome to the USA Dive Club."  We're so happy to have you with us.

Join us at our in-person meetings to connect and socialize with fellow dive enthusiasts and be entertained and educated by our guest speakers.  Feel free to bring along a friend or two.  It's a great way to make new memories together.

As always, we invite you to browse through our extensive Photo Gallery to take a look at our social and diving activities.

Happy diving, everyone.  Let’s keep the good vibes going!