GULF COAST DIVING aboard the SALVA VIDA
June 10-11, 2006
Once again we had a great dive trip aboard the SALVA VIDA, diving the oil rigs. Weather could not have been any better; seas were less than 1 foot! One only hopes for those conditions a few times a year, and we have been fortunate to have them two trips in a row!
The water is warming up ... first 20-30 feet is still a little murcky, but as always opens up to blue. On one rig, the middle band of water was the bluest I've seen in a long time! A couple of divers found a nest of LOBSTER (but don't get too excited, the season won't open until late July-early August).
There were alot of Yellow Tangs, some Rock Beauties ... HUGE Queen Angels, and of course an abundance of Blenies, Arrow Crabs, Amberjack, Grouper, etc.
It is so good to be diving the Gulf again ... we look forward to many more trips this Summer and Fall and hope you cease any opportunity to dive which comes your way ....
Until next time ....
S. Scott