The Sharptail Eel (Myrichthys Breviceps): Native to areas such as Florida, the continental coasts of the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda. Sized anywhere from 1-3 feet in length Feeds on crabs Hangs out at 5-40 feet in depth Belongs to the “snake eel” family (Ophichthidae) Hunting Behavior The Sharptail eel usually hunts during twilight to …
In our language as the American public, we refer to anyone missing a limb as an “amputee”, despite whether the limb is missing from birth or due to an actual amputation. There are many opportunities for amputees and other disabled persons for scuba diving. Many scuba shops also offer trips specifically for these divers to …
A Fleeting Moment… Several years ago, I managed to record a spawning sea cucumber on a night dive. The excitement was astounding as I went to download the footage of this incredibly rare thing I had never seen. After rinsing gear, making the long trek hauling gear to my room and finally getting sat down …
The learning curve for camera equipment can be sharp once you start using that equipment underwater. The environment has many factors from depth and light, white balance and red filters, and today’s subject: Focus. I’ll Just Let the Camera Do Everything With something simple like a GoPro, this is a great attitude, provided you have …
Smallmouth Bass Fry Tiny fishes. Late spring in the Rockies is a great time to get out and see the Smallmouth Bass spawn. These rugged fish line the shallows with nests that hatch in days, and fry shortly after. Stages of Spawn Egg Laying Underwater, we noticed the females swimming slightly upright and hanging around …
The fourth month of the year, the fourth local dive of the year. The April Horsetooth Dive 41-42 degree water and 45 degrees topside with low clouds off in the distance. Another great day for a dive in Colorado and a little bit warmer than last month. The bottom of the lake offered about 6-10 foot …
Snow on the ground, a thin layer of ice burning off the sunny side of the lake. It’s a great day for the February Horsetooth dive. Dive Gear Drysuit, check. Cold water undergarment, check. Properly functioning BC, check. 7mm hood, check. 5-7mm gloves, check. Weights, check. Balanced 1st stage regulator, check. Balanced 2nd stage regulator, …
The January Horsetooth dive is one among many experiences to come. A Pact Among Friends Over 20 years ago, it was a pact among friends to ski once every month regardless of where the snow fell. We hiked glaciers, snowfields and mountain passes to get our skiing in every month, for several years. Time passed …
Scuba Diving with Hermit Crabs If you night dive along the shore in most Caribbean areas, you are likely to encounter a hermit crab. Even during the daytime in shallow areas, you may see these amazing climbers crawling in tide pools and other shallow areas. Noisy Crabs In the silence of a night dive, you …
Wow, That’s a Big Shell! The plan for this particular night dive was to find an Octopus, not to spot a Florida Horse Conch. On the way up-current, I came across this magnificent moving shell. Most shells in this area are occupied by conch crabs, so to see this “sea snail” crawling along the bottom …
