Reef
Report
Saturday,
June 1
Islamorada with Key Dives
Winds 5-10 mph,
seas 1’, visibility 40’, air temp 89 degrees, water
temp 84 degrees, 5 Active Divers. Boat crew
consisted of the vessel Captain and two crew
members.
Dive 1 - Pervis Reef: Upon
descending the reef was located at the bow of the
boat, the visibility was approximately 40 feet and
no current was noted at the surface or at depth (35'
to 45' foot depth). The 5 divers followed the crew's
instructions on how to dive the reef. Divers
reported seeing a group of eagle rays, lobsters,
groupers, snappers and abundance of yellow
tail.
Dive 2 - Alligator Reef: The
travel to a second area was short allowing the
divers time to change cylinders and gear up. Upon
descending an immense amount of yellow tails and
snappers were observed throughout the reef. In some
areas so much sea life was encountered that the sea
floor was blanketed by the abundance of fish.
Additionally the dive brought many pleasant
surprises, numerous moray eels, sting rays, nurse
sharks, and large lobsters were observed. Three
extremely friendly and large puffer fish hung out
with the divers at the beginning of the dive. A
slight current was noted on the second dive and the
maximum depth was 25’ feet. On both dives the five
divers decided to dive as a pack, which enhanced the
dive experiences by sharing the observations
together.
Note: On June 1, 2019, at approximately 11:15am an
accident occurred north of Key Dives on the main
road causing traffic to come to a halt. Key Dives
received several phone calls from club members
scheduled to attend the afternoon trip, informing
them of the traffic delays. Keys Dives held their
departure much longer than reasonably expected,
giving the traveling divers an opportunity to
arrive. The afternoon trip finally departed after
making phone contact with as many club members
confirming that they were still attempting to
arrive. Once it was determined that all club members
that were still coming had arrived the boat was then
given the approval to depart.
Key Dives demonstrated tremendous patience and went
far beyond what is normally expected in extending
customer service. The vessel crew made the trip
comfortable, calming divers that were somewhat
stressed from the arrival delays. I cannot express
in words their professionalism and true customer
caring shown by every employee on this dive day, but
to express in a heartfelt warm-full way “Thank You”.
-- Active Divers Safety Officer Mo Smith |
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