Reef
Report
Sunday,
September 10
Islamorada/Tavernier
with Conch Republic Divers
Wind
was approximately 5 kts to 10
kts, seas were less than 1’,
visibility 45’, air temp - 93
degrees, water temp - 84
degrees, 14 Active
Divers with Conch
Republic Divers. This trip
welcomed the following 2 new
members: Evelyn Brow and
Tom Condie. The boat crew
consisted of the 1 Vessel, 1
Captain and 2 Crew
Members.
1st
Dive: Snapper Ledge Reef:
The seas less than 1’ waves in
height with a clear
sunny day. The water
temperature being at 84*
degrees. Upon
descending the reef was
located just forward of the bow
mooring line, the visibility was
approximately 45 feet. Minimal
current was detected at the
surface or at depth. The 14
divers followed the crew’s
instructions on how to dive the
reef. Sightings observed by
the divers included, Moray Eels,
Snappers, Groupers, Hogfish,
Parrot Fish, and an abundance
beautiful reef fish.
2nd
Dive: Little Conch Reef: For
dive #2, the travel to a second
location was
approximately 15 to 20
minutes allowing the divers time
to change cylinders, hydrate,
and consume some snacks provided
by the vessel crew. The surface
swells and winds equaled the
first dive. During this
second dive, again minimal
current was detected on the
surface or at depth. On this
dive many reef fish were
observed as in the first
dive as well as numerous curious
Nurse Sharks, Lobsters,
and even a couple of Stone
Fish. Both locations were
new to many of the divers
but had an abundance of sea
life enjoyed by all the
participants.
-- Active
Divers Safety Officer Mo Smith
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