The March

Sea-gram

from MilaBooks.com

For ocean lovers, divers,

and "deep-thinkers."

Don't Forget: Beneath The Sea 2026!

March 28 & 29, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus New Jersey!

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Featured Creature

The Queen Angelfish

Queen Angelfish are common to Florida, Bermuda, Gulf of Mexico and most of the Caribbean. They can even be seen as far south as Brazil.

Queen Angels are one of the most colorful and interesting fish that divers and snorkelers encounter. They tend to be shy and difficult to approach, but will occasionally become curious and watch you if you remain calm.

They have a round, dark blue speckled spot on their forehead, forming a "crown" -- hence their name: "queen angelfish."

They are easy to spot as they swim around coral reefs.

The queen angels in this video enjoy hanging out in a giant sponge, even tolerating the presence of a colorful porkfish.

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Funny Photo Department

This interesting photo of a tube sponge, taken by fellow diver John Hand, diving in Bonaire, sure looks like someone we all remember. Can you guess who? . . .

. . . of Course! It's Cookie Monster, from Sesame Street!

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Some Cool Videos!

We enjoy posting videos sent in by Sea-gram fans!



This recent video was sent in by dive buddy Fulvio Cuccurullo, AKA Fulvio Of The Deep, with dive buddy Steve Cruz in Cozumel, Mexico, diving with Rock Star Divers. Nice music too!



Thanks for sharing, FOTD!

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My Great White Shark Memory!

Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Mexico

This video was taken by underwater photographer Sara Scott, with whom I was sharing cage space, along with photographer Audrey Garbacik, when Big Mama showed up.

Big Mama was a huge great white shark, 15+feet long, and very big, named by the locals who see her return every season. She really wanted to sample the edible goodies (us) inside the cage!

Sara posted a short, exciting video with a nice lead-in!

Here's our video & photo story:

It was our last dive, on the last day of our trip. We'd been hoping for an exciting cage-bump all week, but it hadn't happened.

Sara kept her video going as great whites circled us. Then, Big Mama approached, and slammed into our cage.

Audrey captured this nice, toothy still-shot just as Big Mama approached.

I was hoping to get the same shot, but Big Mama slammed our cage so hard that she knocked me on my butt, and I only got this poorly composed photo!

A crew member helps Sara Scott exit the shark cage after our brief but violent encounter.

I was able to take this photo of Sara since I was the FIRST one out of the cage - - because I'm really "Chicken Of The Sea!"

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The Authors' Corner

Summer Beach Read Season is Coming!

Please visit my Tropical Author Page below.

For Exciting Beach Reads, click:

Click on the Tropical Authors logo below

and dive into adventures

from our other Tropical Authors!

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Kids Korner

Sally Stingray Finds Her Way Home

keeps thrilling more young readers,

parents & grandparents!

Grandpa Greg, reading Sally Stingray Finds Her Way Home to Sophia and Patrick.

Click on their photo for details about ordering a copy for you and your grandchildren!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !

FROM SHARK ANGELS CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION

Shark Angels is closing their online store to focus their resources on their Mentorship Program and other shark conservation initiatives.

You can still pick up some great bargains before they close their online shop on April 15th.

Click on their logo below for shopping information.

My beachfront studio condo in Cozumel, Mexico is available for rent.

Perfect for your romantic getaway or dive vacation!

For additional details please visit:

Cozumel Is Paradise

Also call 516-578-1482

or email me at pjmila@hotmail.com

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Update

There's always something exciting going on at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Check out:

Marinelife.org

Two Great Dive Industry Sources of Information:

Ben Davison's Undercurrent Magazine

Scott Jones' Dive Newswire

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For the best

New York Area and

World-Wide Diving

www.scubadiversusa.com

In Avon New Jersey, visit Divers Two

www.diverstwo.com

For the best

Cozumel diving

contact:

Scubawithalison.com

For West Coast &

Pacific Diving:

DolphinScuba.com

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Fulvio manages my 

Little Slice of Paradise. 

For other properties that Fulvio manages, visit:

Fulvio's Cozumel Rentals

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About MilaBooks.com

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Just click on the reading dolphin, and swim around our website for more information.

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Thanks for visiting;

we'll see you next month!

Paul J. Mila

MilaBooks.com

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Jackson, NJ 08527

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