Hey all,
With close to 100 dives over the last many years I have been presented with an opportunity to commercially dive for sea urchins. I am located on the east coast of Canada and have been renewing my equipment, and brushing up on my repetitive dive calcs. I have never done this type of diving and was wondering if there is anyone who would like to share some insight as to the good the bad and the ugly about this profession.
Some background: Depth of area is 50 - 65 feet, Good producing area but deep. Limited to 4 dives on any one day only dive 3 days a week (weather permitting). 4 divers, two crew and the skipper. Cold water as we move into late fall and then winter.
I have no specific questions and am interested in finding a forum to discuss this topic. I will share my experiences once I get in the water and have some first hand experience.
Thanks to all,
AJ
With close to 100 dives over the last many years I have been presented with an opportunity to commercially dive for sea urchins. I am located on the east coast of Canada and have been renewing my equipment, and brushing up on my repetitive dive calcs. I have never done this type of diving and was wondering if there is anyone who would like to share some insight as to the good the bad and the ugly about this profession.
Some background: Depth of area is 50 - 65 feet, Good producing area but deep. Limited to 4 dives on any one day only dive 3 days a week (weather permitting). 4 divers, two crew and the skipper. Cold water as we move into late fall and then winter.
I have no specific questions and am interested in finding a forum to discuss this topic. I will share my experiences once I get in the water and have some first hand experience.
Thanks to all,
AJ