I took my first trip a few months back to Cozumel and the Cayman Islands. On my dives in Cozumel, I was with a large group on what most would call a "Cattle boat". Many of the divers had cameras with them and once in the water very few were qualified to be taking pictures in my opinion. They were totally unaware of their surroundings, bumping into coral, bothering marine life by sticking the cameras into holes and one even kicked my mask off with his fin while angling for a better shot. My instructor spoke at length on this subject and urged us not to pick up a camera anytime soon. It's too bad the folks on my dive did not hear or follow this advice. I ask that other new divers take a long hard look at their skills and experience before dabbling in underwater photography.