Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

[DiveDivaDM]

We don't HAVE to fry turkeys, though it would be nice. Would be good to get something going though...

Okay, Jenny it looks like we have a party going. Looks like you, Splitlip, Jimw and me so far. It might be a little smaller than in years past but, a party. Whoohoo.... mur and reebs and turkey and diving! It doesn't get any better than that. We are leaving on yet ANOTHER dive trip the next day. I get to dive with my favorite mermaid again in Grand Cayman. I am excited! So, we will plan on seeing you then if not before.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Whoo hoo!
Ok. Just posted a link to the get together...
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/fl...ving-dive-meet-nov-26-2011-a.html#post6113507

 

[Shcubasteve]

Did a nav and search and recovery dive today in 18" of vis at the bridge... pretty realistic conditions, but less then steller for sure.

 

[D2Diver]

Did a nav and search and recovery dive today in 18" of vis at the bridge... pretty realistic conditions, but less then steller for sure.

INCHES???? Turning off the alarm & dreaming of a morning run to Starbucks instead. Thanks for the report.

 

[idive2]

For some reason this morning the viz improved as the tide started to turn. I got there late and only expected
about 20-30 minutes of remaining slack tide but the slack tide held pretty well and I was able to get in maybe
40 minutes or so. I had around 4-6 ft viz on the outside of the channel along the south channel fence pilings.
Along the wall it was closer to 4 ft due to less light. Water temp was 74F.

 

[scubajim 1]

Dry Suit packed, scooter and cameras charged and packed,full tanks and gear packed, O2 and jump kit packed. log book in the trunk...alarm set for 5:45 am guess I'll just HAVE to go diving in the morning.
:banana:

 

[scubajim 1]

Did a nav and search and recovery dive today in 18" of vis at the bridge... pretty realistic conditions, but less then steller for sure.

Perfect conditions for a class...bet your students were stoked!

 

[scubajim 1]

Beware! There be trolls under that bridge. :biggrin3:







The Viz was about 12 feet today with whale snot and lots of silt that the newbies did a great job of stiring up. Temp was 76 to 77.4 I saw a few shortfin pipefish and a tiny batfish who climbed on to my hand. In all, it was a nice dive and I'll be back under the bridge on Tuesday.:fish:

 

[scubajim 1]

Better viz today ranging from 20 to 30. The water was warm at 79 but the moon jellys are back

Saw some nice critters today including a Northern Stargazer and a Longsnout Seahorse.



A special thanks to Zippers for the heads up about the stargazer.

 

[scubajim 1]

Great news...Hammerheads and Tigers are protected in Flordia waters.
Tiger Sharks And Hammerheads – Now Protected In Florida » NEWS RACE

thanks to everyone who called and wrote their legislators to bring this about!

Gears all packed for another great dive at the bridge...see you there.