The continuing sagas of the Blue Heron Bridge

[D2Diver]

Oooo, it's mine, it's mine!

I'm sorry aren't you also AKA Nekkid Diver???!!!!! If I find a wetsuit I'll let you know

 

[D2Diver]

Well I tried to start a thread & don't know where it is or if it will appear so here it is for all the BHB divers & for those who are interested in diving there:

Florida Dive Show: Diving Blue Heron Bridge presentation this weekend:

On Sat at 10am & Sun at 12n Suzan Meldonian will be giving a free slide show presentation about the wonderful fish & other creatures found at Phil Foster Park. This is a must see for those of us who love this extra special beach dive & also for those who wish to dive there someday. Blue Heron Bridge aka BHB is known world wide as a premier muck diving site. Suz will highlight the wonderful animals living in this unique ecosystem and will also debut her new book: UNDER THE BRIDGE. This gorgeous picture journey of the many types of fish and other creatures found in the Lake Worth Lagoon was photographed exclusively at BHB by Suz & she has also included photos taken by her friends. If you have ever wondered what you can see at this dive site that is rarely seen elsewhere on our reefs be sure to attend & "prepare to be amazed".

 

[sportxlh]

I imagine that this guy could help santa if one of the other deer poop out

Nice day diving the bridge today; saw my first shark at the bridge, I did not react fast enough to get a photo. Also saw a couple of eagle rays again, a good sized southern stingray, the blennies. Jacks were on the prowl hunting baitfish too. viz varied significantly but was up to 40 at certain points (I was on the west span). nice day to dive

 

[djtimmy77]

Oooh neat, what kind of shark?

 

[sportxlh]

Oooh neat, what kind of shark?

I believe it was a nurse shark, I'd guess less than three feet long... I was near the debris pile on the north side of the fishing pier (west side of the phil foster park) and was attempting to locate a purple mouth moray that hangs out there. I had already seen the eagle ray(s) a couple of times, so when I saw a larger critter in my peripheral vision, I did not react at first since I assumed it was the ray(s) again and I was fairly focused on finding and photographing the eel. When I looked up, I saw it was a shark, but it was already pulling away. It was swimming south along the pilings that are immediately to the west of the debris pile.

 

[wussdiver]

I wonder about the scientific reason for why there is so much diversity and so many unique critters at this site. Because it is in inland waters or around a bridge? Is it a classic example of "muck diving", Florida style?

it is due to the proximity of the Gulfstream current. The BHB is the closest point on the eastern seaboard to this current.

 

[mksmith713]

I believe it was a nurse shark, I'd guess less than three feet long... I was near the debris pile on the north side of the fishing pier (west side of the phil foster park) and was attempting to locate a purple mouth moray that hangs out there. I had already seen the eagle ray(s) a couple of times, so when I saw a larger critter in my peripheral vision, I did not react at first since I assumed it was the ray(s) again and I was fairly focused on finding and photographing the eel. When I looked up, I saw it was a shark, but it was already pulling away. It was swimming south along the pilings that are immediately to the west of the debris pile.

I swam up on a what appeared to be a nurse shark last friday.
I was on the far east side of the east bridge in about 6 feet of water when I jumped it and it took off before I realized what it was.
While I tried to follow it's genral direction, I lost it.......but I did happen upon a large amount of HUGE schooling snook.
I never would have seen any of them if I hadn't been using a dive light.

First time I've seen any kind of shark at BHB

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

Polluted Runoff Status: Warning!

Runoff report from: 2009-12-05 7:00 AM.

There has been recent heavy rainfall which means it is likely that there are high levels of polluted runoff in the surf zone. Raw sewage may also be in the surf zone after heavy rains. Water contact's not recommended, especially near rivermouths, lagoon openings, and flowing stormdrains, for 72 hours after the end of the rain event.

Last rain was on: 2009-12-04 6:00 PM.
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To let you know... I'm still diving this morning at BHB

 

[DennisW]

I saw a Caribbean Reef Shark at BHB on the East side in August.

 

[sportxlh]

I saw a Caribbean Reef Shark at BHB on the East side in August.

how large was it?