Night diving

[DiveMaven]

We just got back from 2 weeks of diving in the Bahamas (on the Nekton Pilot) and did our first night dives there. The one thing that surprised me was the proliferation of blood worms in the water during the dive, and frankly it was gross.

Question: Are there blood worms in Hawaii...or other disgusting tiny critters that will gather around my light and ping off my face during a night dive??

I know, pathetic.... :shakehead

 

[Wildcard]

Just the krill which is what the mantas are feeding on. They kinda tickle. Other than that, not much.

 

[HarveyO]

Night Diving on Oahu is a blast and nothing creepy comes around. Try it, you'll love it.

 

[crab lover]

I'll second that!!!

 

[KrisB]

I haven't had anything creepy... but sometimes the little fishes (small enough to be plankton, but when you look closer, you see they're fish) that swarm the dive light start nibbling on exposed fingers. Just one more reason to wear gloves.

 

[scottitheduck]

Speaking of...... anyone want to get one going for next Wed Night?

PM me or let me know!

Gabe @ KD

 

[Damselfish]

when they gather around your light, move your light near a coral head. (Not pointing the light directly at the coral, but sideways.) Bye bye worms.

 

[crab lover]

Would love to but don't get off work till 8pm.

 

[DiveMaven]

Thanks everyone, sounds like it isn't even close to as bad as the Bahamas for tiny night critters. We did feed the coral and a few other happy reef creatures with the Blood Worms, but they were too abundant to have that make a dent...it was just tiny revenge on a few.

 

[rowlettmom]

Hi, I just got back from Belize and on our night dive we encountered the little red worms that the coral like to eat. My problem with it was that they were biting me. Anyone else?