PRESS RELEASE- Local jewelry business sponsors dive for world record catches in First Annual Key West Spearfishing Tournament.

"Manuel Marcial, founder and President of Marcial de Gomar’s Emeralds International, Inc., located at 104 Duval Street, has been an avid spear fisherman for 61 years, 25 of those spent here in the waters of Key West . His passion for this sport moved him to participate as the grand prize sponsor of Key West ’s 1st annual spear fishing tournament, organized by Spear Key West, the newly revived local spear fishing club.

A corollary of the purpose behind this sponsorship is to bring to public awareness the moderate nature of spearfishing and to dispel irresponsible and inaccurate myths about this very law abiding and ecologically sound food sourcing sport. Mr. Marcial’s passion for anything involving the Caribbean waters also led him to become an internationally recognized authority and dealer in the famous Caribbean Queen Conch Pearl, fashioning his exclusive designs at his family business for over 40 years.

He is also a world renowned expert in emeralds, sunstones and other rare American gems. This first year of the tournament marks Emeralds International’s beginning as grand prize sponsor of the spear fishing event, while celebrating at the same time their 25th anniversary serving local residents and international customers in Key West."