Sea of Cortez

[bvanant]

Just got off a 1-week trip to the Sea of Cortez on the Rocio Del Mar. Great trip with friends, we chartered the boat and had 10 divers (they normally take 20). Here is a nice little brown cheek blenny in a field of grass.
Enjoy, Bill (as always OM -1, AOI, 2xAOI RC strobes and the 45 macro)

 

[tallman]

Very cool. How was the diving overall out there? That is one spot on my list.

 

[bvanant]

We have done 6 trips there. Lots of blennies, sea lions, a day with whale sharks, some nudies. Great trip, but if you go try to get on the new boat, the Quino.
Bill

 

[jameseg]

Very nice pic. I'm on the same trip starting next weekend. How were water temps and vis? Any major thermoclines? I did the same trip about a decade ago, but at the very start of the season, so not sure what to expect.

 

[bvanant]

Mostly temps were 80-82, warmer in the South. A couple of thermoclines to 75.
Vis in the north was crummy, vis in the south was much better.
Bill

 

[jameseg]

Mostly temps were 80-82, warmer in the South. A couple of thermoclines to 75.
Vis in the north was crummy, vis in the south was much better.

Thanks for the quick response!