March - Gabriel Jensen – SECRETS OF THE NEON SEA

FLUORO DIVING IN SOUTH FLORIDA

After sunset, South Florida’s familiar reefs transform into something extraordinary. Under blue light, corals, fish, and hidden invertebrates glow in vivid greens, reds, and oranges; revealing a hidden world that most divers never see. 

On Wednesday March 4th, join local underwater photographer and divemaster (and SFDI member!) Gabriel Jensen for a visual journey into fluorescence diving. Learn the science behind the glow, how any diver can experience it with a simple blue light and mask filter, and where to find the best local spots; from Blue Heron Bridge to the reefs of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and beyond. Whether you’re a night-diving regular or looking for a new way to experience our home waters, this presentation will show you South Florida after dark in a whole new light.

ABOUT GABRIEL JENSEN

Gabriel Jensen is the 2025 Underwater Close Up Photographer of the Year and an internationally published underwater photographer and photonaturalist. His award-winning images celebrating the vibrant microfauna of the Tropical Western Atlantic have been featured by National Geographic, Forbes, BBC Wildlife, Smithsonian, CNN, New York Times and more.

Gabriel serves on the Board of Directors of the South Florida Underwater Photography Society (SFUPS), where he helps connect underwater photographers, marine scientists, and ocean enthusiasts with the resources and mentorship they need to elevate their craft.

A passionate explorer of South Florida’s busy urban waterways, Gabriel has a particular love for exotic sea slugs and cryptic marine life. His discoveries have contributed to popular publications and scientific resources including the Blue Heron Bridge Guide, Ocean Geographic Society, Scuba Diver Magazine, and Florida United Malacologists, or mollusk scientists.