Is frogfish dangerous?

[Centrals]

Hello all~

Is frogfish dangerous?

Is it OK to put it on my hand??

Thank you in advance.

Would you like anyone pick you up physically because you are cute?
Touch nothing and leave nothing behind

 

[String]

Sadly "touch nothing" doesnt seem to apply to mainly korean dive centres.

 

[supergaijin]

'Touch and destroy' seems to indeed apply to some nationalities more than others. Everyone has their 'worst offenders' and there always seems to be a few countries that hold the top few spots. That said, divers from all over the world routinely kick coral without apparently noticing it.

When my fins touch something (and they do sometimes) I'm aware of it- I don't panic but sort out my positioning/buoyancy appropriately. When this happens there is little or no 'damage' to the reef.

Others seem to think that it's just extra purchase or something to boost themselves from. Sometimes that 'thing' they're kicking the daylights out of has also been my head. Neutral buoyancy and body positioning means even if you touch something (like the reef) there is no needless further damage.

 

[p0lly]

Thank you, all.
I'll comply with your advice.

 

[FinneRioaTaus]

Learned a lot from the posts here.

IMO, the commercial training/certification bodies don't stress much importance on not disturbing the underwater world.