Key Largo Dive, Molasses Reef, Sunday, 5/8/16, Pics,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[reefman]

A brief respite from the winds this morning so off to the reef we go; double on the deep section of MOLASSES REEF, buoys M26 and M27. outstanding topside conditions: low humidity, cloudless skies, light NE winds and 1FT seas. nice underwater as well: minimal reverse current/tidal flow, blue water, decent viz 50-60FT, water temp 77F @ 45-85FT. an extremely curious/persistent enormous loggerhead turtle(actually had to push him/her out of the way with hands, camera dome and fins more than once, whereby it took a gentle nip @ my fins) along with other turtles, big mutton snappers, schools of large barracuda, horseye jacks and abundant tropicals. eagle rays still have eluded us. pics courtesy of TIMG,,,,,,,,,,


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[reefman]

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[HavanaDaydreamin]

Always look forward to your posts, RM.

 

[stronj1]

Beautiful clarity and color in all of your photos! Love them!

 

[timg]

Beautiful clarity and color in all of your photos! Love them!

Thank you stronj1.

 

[ScubaJill]

Love the photos. Do you ever sell copies?

Your encounter with the loggerhead turtle reminded me of the recent WSJ article, "Forget Sharks, The Terrifying Animal in New York’s Aquarium Is Lucy the Turtle." Lucy is a hawksbill turtle.

Forget Sharks. The Terrifying Animal in New York’s Aquarium Is Lucy the Turtle

 

[CajunDiva]

Great job guys, and amazing pics Tim. You guys really have to start working on keeping the winds calm down there...we'll see you in a few weeks!

 

[timg]

Great job guys, and amazing pics Tim. You guys really have to start working on keeping the winds calm down there...we'll see you in a few weeks!

Thank you CajunDiva. Looking forward to it.

 

[iamrushman]

thanks for sharing your photos.........sounds like the native turtles are restless in your area...(grin).......keep the photos coming.

 

[timg]

thanks for sharing your photos.........sounds like the native turtles are restless in your area...(grin).......keep the photos coming.

Thank you iamrushman.