7-14-00
MOOSE
Just a short note. Did two dives NE of the Cape Friday. The first dive was Awesome, Vis was the best I have ever seen almost top to bottom 74.' On the bottom found several large lobster that were acting very strange. They had no fear and were actually following us. Flounder everywhere, the door mat variety. We managed 10 the smallest being 26." Several had shark bites on there bodies. On the second dive the upwelling started to come in the vis was reduced to about 30.' On the start of the dive a large Manta Ray arrived with 5 Cobia in tow. He left with three. Four more Flounder fell pray to Mr. JBL. I have made this dive over twenty times and have never seen the quantity and verity of fish on this site. This has rekindled my faith in the Ocean's ability to replenish itself. We will be in the Keys Aug. 10 to check the lobster seeds we planted in April. I have over fifteen habitats set.
Dave