ORISKANY DIVE CHARTER Jul 4 - 3 spots open

[MRXRAY]

No one runs in 5-7 foot seas. Remember we have some hurricanes and Tropicals in the Gulf right now!

 

[Hetland]

I've been trying to follow this from afar as I do enjoy diving in the Gulf. Though I have read that a number of sites are still open, I have also recently read that about 400 people claimed they felt sick after visiting Pensacola Beach and swimming in the Gulf.

Appreciate any first hand reports from locals along the Gulf that can let others better understand the current conditions and situations.

A local reporter, that also happens to be a diver, took some samples recently, and found oil at and near the bottom of the Gulf a few miles offshore. In many cases, the oil in the water, at depth, is too small to be detected by the human eye.

Personally, I'm not eating anything out of the Gulf, and my Gulf diving is very limited atm. I wouldn't consider diving West of Panama City for the time being, but that's a personal choice. Luckily, there are plenty of fresh water dives to be had, and the Atlantic/Keys are still a safe bet.

 

[Kicker1866]

Xray....I was not chastising the decision of my captain, rather I was just stating the reason.

 

[grisgris]

My grandson just completed his open water cert. and we dove with Dive Locker in Panama City June 28. The water was oil free and clear with 60' of viz.