The continuing sagas of the Blue Heron Bridge

[mntlblok]

He was alive and "in shock" (from the injected nematocysts) from many Fireworms that were all over him. Another diver and I removed some. There is nothing we could have done to save him.

I posted this as education. Before this dive I did not know that Fireworms were predators.

And prior to Feb 5 when all the jellies were out, I had no idea how big some of their mouths could be.

Kevin

 

[mntlblok]

And, as long as we're doing gross-out, whilst I somehow managed to get the camera stuck on ISO 6400. . .

On March 23rd, I kept wondering why this guy was holding his mouth open. Then I saw the right side of his face. The biopsy report seems to have been lost in the mail.

Kevin

 

[DennisW]

If you happen to be allergic to the neurotoxin that fireworms/bristleworms inject they could kill you, too. Walter has told me several times that he fears bristleworms more than anything else in the ocean.

 

[fisheyeview]

If you happen to be allergic to the neurotoxin that fireworms/bristleworms inject they could kill you, too. Walter has told me several times that he fears bristleworms more than anything else in the ocean.

Pound for pound the Damsel is the fiercest fish in the ocean. Imagine if they were 300 lbs. :shocked2:

 

[scubajim 1]

Tuesday's dive was great, warm water and good viz when the flailers didn't silt it up. But I have a question for you folks who really know your critters...this first guy looks like an upside down jellyfish, I've seen it here a couple of times but can't figure out what it is...a few of you have also mentioned it, any id???
also saw a nice banded jaw fish who actually stayed in sight and a small octopus.

 

[fisheyeview]

Upside-Down Jellyfish
[SIZE=+1]Cassiopeia xamachana[/SIZE]

 

[scubajim 1]

thanks fisheyeview (and you too jet)

 

[divebob8]

Tuesday's dive was great, warm water and good viz when the flailers didn't silt it up. But I have a question for you folks who really know your critters...this first guy looks like an upside down jellyfish, I've seen it here a couple of times but can't figure out what it is...a few of you have also mentioned it, any id???
also saw a nice banded jaw fish who actually stayed in sight and a small octopus.

The upside down was the one I saw the other day. Good pic.

 

[LakeCountyDiver]

Well dove the bridge for the first time yesterday 4-25-11. It was really cool. There had to be 50+ divers there and it was not even crowded. Awesome site. How long has the east side been closed?

 

[guyharrisonphoto]

I have finally received my first uw camera system, bought from another SB member! Oly xz-1, Oly housing, Oly wide angle, 2 sea and sea ys-01s, tray, arms, and a fantasea 44 focus light. Will add a macro wet lens this week.

My wife and I have come to love the bridge over the last five months and I can't think of a better place to try out this set-up!!

See you on the night dive Sunday! We also might stay over and catch the 8:30 am tide Monday morning.