Emerald Charters

06/14/2026

When Animals Attack…. It’s crazy what a Insta360 can pick up.

06/14/2026

Just another day at the office

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Trip report, June 12, 2026. One Caribbean reef, one tiger, a dozen lemons, tons of Goliath grouper, and tons of nurse sharks.

Topside conditions were incredible! Calm, flat seas, top to bottom visibility, and low 80s in the air.

If you want to come dive with these misunderstood, Apex predators, then you have to book your next shark diving adventure with us. Come experience the Valor-difference.

06/07/2026

Nice catch this am. Let's see what the afternoon brings. Www.emeraldcharters.com. Valor Charters www.valorcharters.com. BOOK NOW!

06/06/2026

🚨 H.R. 3831 has passed the House. Now the fight moves to the Senate.

Before arguing with people about this issue, take a few minutes to understand it.

Get the facts, review the science, and see what’s actually in the bill before forming an opinion.

👉 StopHR3831.org

ACTION URGENT: PROTECT OUR SHARKS • DON'T FAST-TRACK H.R. 3831 • JOIN THE COALITION • PRESERVE MARINE ECOTOURISM •

06/06/2026

“Not scared of accountability.”

Florida dive operators are speaking out against the proposed federal shark-feeding ban, arguing that responsible, regulated shark diving has supported marine tourism, conservation awareness, and small businesses for decades.

The debate isn’t about avoiding oversight. It’s about ensuring policy is based on science, consistency, and fairness.

If the concern is attracting sharks with bait, then why target shark-diving operations while other forms of chumming and shark-attracting activities remain legal?

Veteran-owned businesses, charter operators, dive professionals, and coastal communities across Florida are paying close attention to what happens next.

Read the full story here:

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/not-scared-of-accountability-florida-dive-operators-fight-shark-feeding-ban



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A federal proposal to ban shark feeding off Florida’s coast is drawing sharp criticism from the state’s shark diving industry.

06/06/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA DIVING COMMUNITY! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that Emerald Charters is now officially part of the Valor Charters family! This acquisition brings together two respected South Florida dive operations under one veteran-owned and veteran-operated mission focused on adventure, education, conservation, and service.

With Emerald Charters in Jupiter and Freedom operating from Riviera Beach, we’re now able to offer more diving opportunities than ever before:

🦈 Shark Diving
⚓ Wreck Diving
🐠 Reef Diving
🦞 Lobster Hunting
🎣 Seasonal Spearfishing
🎓 Scuba Training & Certifications
🚤 Private Charters & Group Events

Our commitment remains the same: providing world-class diving experiences while supporting responsible marine conservation, diver education, and science-based stewardship of our ocean resources.

Most importantly, both operations proudly support the Healing Through Buoyancy Foundation, helping veterans and others facing PTSD and mental health challenges experience the healing power of the ocean through scuba diving.

🇺🇸 Veteran Owned
🇺🇸 Veteran Operated
🌊 Conservation Focused
🤿 Built by Divers, for Divers

Two Boats.
One Mission.
Endless Adventures.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Emerald Charters and Valor Charters along the way. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning divers aboard as we begin this next chapter together.

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See you underwater. 🌊🦈🤿🇺🇸

06/04/2026

🚨 Florida is trying to push a shark-feeding ban up to 200 miles offshore.

This article says what we’ve been saying from the start: the science just isn’t there.

Policy that affects an entire industry, coastal economy, and decades of responsible shark diving should be based on real evidence, not fear or politics.

Read the article here:

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/florida-wants-to-ban-shark-feeding-for-200-miles-offshore-experts-say-the-science-just-isnt-there

No Sharks. No Ocean. No Us.

A newly passed bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, aimed at banning shark feeding in federal waters off Florida, has drawn fierce backlash from shark tourism operators.

06/04/2026

For those that don't know what it is like to dive with sharks and have JC , the whisperer, lead the way.... well, let's just say this beautifully written commentary barely touches the surface. Valor Charters