Karibelle:If I were your wife, I'd be more worried about the hairballs in the pool - there's no getting away from them.
Absolutely right!
I've been accosted by more hairballs in the pool than I have anything else in the open water.
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Absolutely right!
I've been accosted by more hairballs in the pool than I have anything else in the open water.
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In the Caribbean, however- we are all thankful that the aggressive Damselfish grows to only 3 inches long.
Bloodthirsty little savages that they are.
I have heard similar statements from students and interested parties. I have very rarely seen successful resolutions. It's a pretty deep seated fear that is not founded on reality- the worst kind of fear!
It really is counter-productive to tell them the real truth: it's the microbes that will kill you- don't worry about the fish.
Have her take a seperate class from possibly a female instructor. The mate's presence can be a big part of the negative in any equation.
Bloodthirsty little savages that they are.
I have heard similar statements from students and interested parties. I have very rarely seen successful resolutions. It's a pretty deep seated fear that is not founded on reality- the worst kind of fear!
It really is counter-productive to tell them the real truth: it's the microbes that will kill you- don't worry about the fish.
Have her take a seperate class from possibly a female instructor. The mate's presence can be a big part of the negative in any equation.
It depends on where you go to dive. At Casino Point, Catalina Island, California, garibaldi and other fish are accustomed to being fed by some divers. These fish can come right up to your mask looking for food. Same goes for certain dive sites in Laguna Beach, CA, especially the ones where no hunting is allowed. We've had harbor seals bite our fins. And I've had a senorita (a cleaning fish) nip my finger (I was wearing 5mm gloves). I thought it was cool, but your wife may freak out, who knows?retire2disney:
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Start out with a snorkel trip somewhere if that is financially feasible.
That's what got my wife hooked. She liked seeing the animals and wanted to get closer.. but your wife & mine seem a bit different in that mine will chase snakes, lizards and bugs to look at them closer and will not hesitate to catch them.
I usually tell her to leave em be.
But if she has the experience of snorkeling and NOT feeding fish, then it's unlikely any will bother her.
That's what got my wife hooked. She liked seeing the animals and wanted to get closer.. but your wife & mine seem a bit different in that mine will chase snakes, lizards and bugs to look at them closer and will not hesitate to catch them.
I usually tell her to leave em be.
But if she has the experience of snorkeling and NOT feeding fish, then it's unlikely any will bother her.
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My take, too. My wife wanted to get closer. I think it's important to distinguish whether reluctance over "things" in the water reflects a real concern about fish, jellies, etc., or a general reluctance to pursue diving for a variety of reasons. Figure that out, then do a snorkel trip or, as someone above suggested, an intro to diving short course. My wife and I did the latter, just because we happened to be at a resort where one was offered. Got us hooked.frank_delargy:
FleaFlop
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this is soooo not a major issue- plus all the fish and coral, etc are so beautiful once you get down there you will find they don't come close enough! i'm a solo woman diver and it would be great if i had a partner to dive with! you guys are lucky! Mastering your skills and equipment in the pool will give her the confidence and drive to wanna get out of the cement pond and see what life she's missing! good luck!
RotanMan is right! I have had a first hand encounter with one of those man eating monsters. Fortunately for me the aquarium Diving Safety Officer where I was working required all divers to wear a SCUBA mask. The Sargeant Major (Damsel fish) that attacked me was foiled by the 1/8" of safety glass in the mask.
That was defenative proof of the safety built into most SCUBA equipment by the very concerned SCUBA manufactures.
That was defenative proof of the safety built into most SCUBA equipment by the very concerned SCUBA manufactures.
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Did you sniff it ?Karibelle:
Might have been a BABY RUTH !
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I noticed that your handle is retire2disney. Have you seen that they have a program at Epcot called Divequest? Diving in an aquarium might be a good initial dive prior to heading out into the wild after certification.
Where I was certified, the Homestead Crater in Utah, is a natural hot springs. 96 degree water, and no wildlife that would touch her.
Where I was certified, the Homestead Crater in Utah, is a natural hot springs. 96 degree water, and no wildlife that would touch her.
If your wife starts to dive I don't think she will regret it. I've been nipped twice by fish and they didn't even break my skin. Sometimes being down there you have to resist the urge to touch because there are so many incredible things underwater.
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