Blue Heron Bridge Trolls III

[Jake 10]

A few photos from Monday 9/14/20. 84-85 water temps, viz 5-15’.

Crab of some sort. I don't know my crabs. Any takers on what kind of crab this is?
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Still trying to figure out exactly what type of Parrotfish this is, assuming it's even a Parrotfish. I believe so but still working on the exact species. EDIT: So far the consensus is that it is a juvenile midnight parrotfish that is just starting to develop the darker coloration.
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Could it be a Florida Tarpon Bait Crab ? it will be my guess..

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

So there has been a few confirmed sightings of a manta ray at the bridge. Cool.
Research is suggesting that the S. Florida coast may be a manta nursery.

 

[morecowbells]

Can anybody ID what kind of clam or oyster this may be? Saw this on one the pilings at BHB. Probably something common, but new to me.

 

[tarponchik]

Any takers on what kind of crab this is?



Could it be a Florida Tarpon Bait Crab ? it will be my guess..

This looks like Florida Swimming Crab, Achelous floridanus, or something alike.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

View attachment 619372 Can anybody ID what kind of clam or oyster this may be? Saw this on one the pilings at BHB. Probably something common, but new to me.

I've seen them quite a few times, but alas, have no idea what it is.

 

[morecowbells]

Over the moon when I spotted the pout.

 

[Dan]

View attachment 619677 View attachment 619675 Over the moon when I spotted the pout.

Wow! Nice!

The only batfish I have seen was in Anchor Place, Wolf Island, Galápagos at 100’ deep & 60F, at night, freezing my butt off.

 

[tarponchik]

Wow! Nice!

The only batfish I have seen was in Anchor Place, Wolf Island, Galápagos at 100’ deep & 60F, at night, freezing my butt off.

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They became common at BHB-East. Also, every wreck near PCB has a couple of them.

 

[bmorescuba]

You never know what you'll find on the west side.This was yesterday, 10/21/20. I've seen plenty of Goliath Groupers on boat dives along the palm beaches, but never encountered one at the bridge. 5-6' long. I got to hang out with it for about 15 minutes. Of course, I only had a macro lens, but it was still great.

 

[tarponchik]

A nurse shark hiding by BHB-East. I do not know how common they are there but this was the 1st time we saw one.