Smmcdonald
Saint Lucia
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Nº133
Date: 2019-07-01 - 17:53
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Max Depth: 19.8m Duration: 57mins
Dive Location
- Temp: Surf 29°C Bottom 27°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Night dive, Reef
- Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
- Weights: 3.6 kg
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Dive buddies:
Jennifer McDonald
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- 1. Nitrox 32
- 12L Aluminium 203 → 25 bar
- Average depth: 11m
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We entered the water for our first night dive just after sunset. This dive--as well as all other night dives and unscheduled afternoon dives--would be along the Anse Chastanet Reef. During our briefing, we were informed that save for a strong current, we would more-or-less use the same route as our check-out dive: over the sandy bottom, down slope and across the reef, along the wall at 50-60' and then back up and across the top back to shore. We were on the lookout for squid and 'The Thing', which was described as a long segmented worm that could be several feet in length and folds up like an accordion when approached too close. We were a smaller group going out this evening, with Dave as our guide.
The reef really comes alive at night, with no other proof needed than the sounds. The 'snap, crackle, pop' of fish and feeders on the coral are much more distinct at night. A few parrotfish were spotted nestled into various crevices, as well as a large sea turtle tucked under a ledge (most likely a green, but possibly hawksbill). Crabs were abundant, including the larger coral and channel clinging crabs, which are typically hiding under crevices during the daytime. A balloonfish patrolled a sandy patch in between two large coral outcroppings. The highlight of our dive was when a curious Caribbean reef squid decided to interact with Jen's light. (Unfortunately, I tried using the 'macro' lens on my GoPro, which gave only very blurry video.) The Caribbean reef squid looks very similar to a cuttlefish, and are often mistaken for such. We actually called it a cuttlefish during our entire stay, only to find out later that no such thing exists in the Caribbean. Shortly after our encounter with the squid, we made our way back up and over the reef. On our way back to shore, we encountered a Spanish slipper lobster.