Hi All,
Just got back from Isla and 4 days of great diving. went out to Gunboat C-58 where the eagle rays normally hang out and was a bit disappointed as there were only a couple.
Now the amazing part (for me anyway). The next morning we headed out around 6:30 am to Chairel. The ride was a bit rough, but nothing extreme. Only 3 of us diving including the DM.
When we dropped down to the wreck I was greeted by the largest school of Eagles I've seen in a long time. There had to be 60+ (no exageration) just cruising a foot above the wreck. They dispersed a bit (due to our intrusion). But after a quick bottom tour around the wreck looking to see if the lionfish population had grown, I ascended a bit, only to be in the middle of the school. They parted for me, but did not take off. Have since heard that they have left C-58 and are staying around chairel.
I just hung around a bit taking it all in. In my books, a magic moment. If you are on Isla now, try and get ot to see them.
Just got back from Isla and 4 days of great diving. went out to Gunboat C-58 where the eagle rays normally hang out and was a bit disappointed as there were only a couple.
Now the amazing part (for me anyway). The next morning we headed out around 6:30 am to Chairel. The ride was a bit rough, but nothing extreme. Only 3 of us diving including the DM.
When we dropped down to the wreck I was greeted by the largest school of Eagles I've seen in a long time. There had to be 60+ (no exageration) just cruising a foot above the wreck. They dispersed a bit (due to our intrusion). But after a quick bottom tour around the wreck looking to see if the lionfish population had grown, I ascended a bit, only to be in the middle of the school. They parted for me, but did not take off. Have since heard that they have left C-58 and are staying around chairel.
I just hung around a bit taking it all in. In my books, a magic moment. If you are on Isla now, try and get ot to see them.
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