Jupiter Dive Thread

[h2o_hamilton]

I much prefer reefs over wrecks because of the sealife. I need to get into the whole history of a vessel to get excited about it and that’s usually last on the prep list. So, the result is I do the wreck with the hope I see big fishies on it. I need a wreck the size of the Oriskany to get fired up about the colossal man-made steel structure.

My favorite dive profile is a boat drop, trimix, coral wall and a DPV. Add in a school of HHs (or other sharks) cruising by and I’ll probably become catatonic.

Agreed. The wrecks from Palm Beach to Jupiter (with a couple exceptions) aren’t historically interesting wrecks. They’re hunks of metal that are disintegrating into debris fields that attract fish.

 

[NothingClever]

 

[NothingClever]

All credit to Rob for these photos he took with his iPhone.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

That's the reason I dive them despite the lack of historical significance, they're fish attractors, along with bigger stuff such as sharks and groupers. In my experience the wrecks tend to concentrate the marine life, while so many reefs are relatively devoid of marine life.

The reefs in Palm Beach County are packed with life!! See photos and video below

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Back to the topic of this thread … reports, photos & video of Jupiter diving…

A few photos from this past weekend. Additional videos to come shortly.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Bow of the Zion, which now rests well south of the Jupiter Wreck Trek.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

 

[Divin'Papaw]

 

[NothingClever]

@Divin'Papaw - GREAT videos! Thank you for taking the time.