New video: Off the Beaten Path - Bonaire's Mangroves Short Clip

[adiverslife]

The mangrove forest of Bonaire's Lac Bay. It is one of the most important habitats on the island. Mangroves are a life blood of the reef as they create a safe habitat for small fish to mature before venturing out to the open sea. In this new installment of our Off the Beaten Path track we jump in, with our camera, to find an open channel on our own and without a guide. What we find is stunning: Upside down jellyfish; oysters; colorful sponges, and many small fish you typically see, in larger form, out on the reef. Filming this area is a challenge with currents and silted out water. It can be a cinematographer's nightmare which is why most video of mangroves is above the water. We show you a view from below. Please enjoy a place you might not ever think to look when visiting the island.

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[stronj1]

Wow! Great video and I love the descriptions added in.

 

[Jake 10]

Good Video
Can those empty shells (video 0:38-0:45) be put back into the ocean for other critters to use and call home?

 

[adiverslife]

Wow! Great video and I love the descriptions added in.

thank you

 

[adiverslife]

Good Video
Can those empty shells (video 0:38-0:45) be put back into the ocean for other critters to use and call home?

Sure but they are really large and heavy. Some crabs may be able to use them.

 

[scubbq]

Another fantastic video by Rich, who lives on the island and has an intimate relationship with the local population and diving community!

 

[adiverslife]

Good Video
Can those empty shells (video 0:38-0:45) be put back into the ocean for other critters to use and call home?

some can yes but they typically punch holes in the shell to release the vacuum and get the mollusks out. So, the new home is a bit compromised.

 

[adiverslife]

thank you