Pensacola Area Algae

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Algae blooms happen when the waters get warm Best vis in spring and fall.

 

[MRXRAY]

I think this is more than a warm water issue. It is THICK!

 

[seadoggirl]

Vis on the Tex Edward yesterday was around 30 feet. However, three coal vis was 2 feet. Last weekend on the Oriskany vis below the algae layer was 60+ feet but the current was rippin. Hopefully the current is moving the algae layer out. Regardless it is better than being at WORK! Have a great Wednesday

 

[algulfdiver]

The Wallace Liberty Ship vis yesterday below the murk was at least 50 foot and Atlantis vis at about 30+. Hay! You cant complain about that vis.
Get out on a boat and get off shore, and have a good dive.

 

[DoItRite]

The snot layer comes once or twice a year, usually by the temperature changes. But, the visibility below that has been clearing nicely. The rainwater over in the midwest can influence the vis over here, but it usually clears out quickly by this time of year.

 

[SeaYoda]

June grass comes every summer. It has been a little late showing up this year. It can get really bad:

 

[MRXRAY]

How long does it normally hang around?

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Just depends on weather trends, storms, ect. Late summer/fall and it'll be clearing for sure.

 

[wjefferis]

Were you guys diving in Navarre during high slack tide? If you go out a bit before with an in- coming tide you get the best viz of the day. It has been weird that this snot layer has hung around so long, hopefully it will go away soon.

 

[Hetland]

Were you guys diving in Navarre during high slack tide? If you go out a bit before with an in- coming tide you get the best viz of the day. It has been weird that this snot layer has hung around so long, hopefully it will go away soon.

Most of my recent dives have been during unfavorable tide conditions, but even out at the Oriskany there are reports of 10ft viz from 0-80fsw. I'll be glad when it's gone. I got spoiled with all the nice weather/conditions we had this Spring