GULF COAST DIVING aboard the SALVA VIDA
May 28-29, 2006
A few lucky divers ... myself included ... were fortunate enough to experience some great dives at the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico this past Memorial Day weekend! We boarded the SALVA VIDA in Biloxi, Mississippi, Saturday night , waking up Sunday morning to a gorgeous sunny day with CALM seas! The top 30 feet was a little murcky, but underneath there was blue water and visibility ranging from 100-200 feet with very minimal current. Those divers wanting to spearfish had plenty of fish to choose from (Amberjack were PLENTIFUL!) and those wanting simply to dive in blue water had plenty to see. Orange Cup Coral has become prolific, covering 75% of all the rigs we dove ... Queen Angels ... Yellow Tangs ... Hawk Fish ... Look Downs ... and more!
Those of you on the coast ... Mississippi and Louisiana ... be assured, the Gulf is alive with fish and still providing us with enjoyment ... you only have to make the effort to go every chance you can ....
Until next time ... be safe, and DIVE EVERY CHANCE YOU GET!
S. Scott