I had to get this up only because I think it is an important point to bring up from time to time. I have to thank Old Bear who actually suggested that this be its own thread and I did not hesitate to start one.
It is very tempting to touch and interact with sea creatures. I know because I have done it many times. I see a cool little horned shark
and I want to hold it ( I know about the spike). I am getting better at refraining myself from doing some of these things.
I do lobster hunt, spear fish and look for scallops. So I am touching those animals but my intentions are for consumption not curiosity.
There are quite a few marine scientist on this board who have helped to educate us on why we should stop this type of behavior and I hope that they can chime in and at least help us to go in the right direction. I have reminded myself not touch things , mainly because I have seen that message reiterated on the forum before. It is a good message to tell others. Especially when we can be come confused when we see other divers riding sea turtles or whale sharks. We think wow! I can't wait to do that, and get it on video too!!!
I wonder how many of you are sill touching, grabbing, tickling or even riding sea creatures.
I know I am guilty of it, how about you.
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It is very tempting to touch and interact with sea creatures. I know because I have done it many times. I see a cool little horned shark
and I want to hold it ( I know about the spike). I am getting better at refraining myself from doing some of these things.
I do lobster hunt, spear fish and look for scallops. So I am touching those animals but my intentions are for consumption not curiosity.
There are quite a few marine scientist on this board who have helped to educate us on why we should stop this type of behavior and I hope that they can chime in and at least help us to go in the right direction. I have reminded myself not touch things , mainly because I have seen that message reiterated on the forum before. It is a good message to tell others. Especially when we can be come confused when we see other divers riding sea turtles or whale sharks. We think wow! I can't wait to do that, and get it on video too!!!
I wonder how many of you are sill touching, grabbing, tickling or even riding sea creatures.
I know I am guilty of it, how about you.
.