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This is a serious question. Is there any sea life in the Mid Atlantic region (say Ocean City, MD to Morehead City, NC) which is actually dangerous? We all hear about the sharks, but is there anything else?
"I'm Warren Miller and about 50 years ago, back in 1946 when I was a senior in college, I went skiing on the second weekend in November. On Monday morning, I went back and dropped out of school. Since then, I've never looked back." - Warren Miller
"I'm Warren Miller and about 50 years ago, back in 1946 when I was a senior in college, I went skiing on the second weekend in November. On Monday morning, I went back and dropped out of school. Since then, I've never looked back." - Warren Miller
All interesting replies...and amusing - but it was a serious question. If you read your manuals you would know that they all suggest you ask locals about conditions and marine life...
DrSteve once bubbled... All interesting replies...and amusing - but it was a serious question. If you read your manuals you would know that they all suggest you ask locals about conditions and marine life...
..and I wasn't kidding about the lionfish either. I have seen lionfish, sharks, and, of course, barracuda, but none of those are really dangerous. Just don't grab a lionfish and I am sure you will be fine.
As far as conditions go, NC is like diving in the Caribbean usually, but with a long boat ride and possibly harsh weather. The vis and temps are great though. Virginia Beach and parts north are much more challenging - colder and with noticeably less vis (as poor as a couple feet in some places).
"I'm Warren Miller and about 50 years ago, back in 1946 when I was a senior in college, I went skiing on the second weekend in November. On Monday morning, I went back and dropped out of school. Since then, I've never looked back." - Warren Miller
I know you weren't - I've seen pictures on the LDC web page. I'd love to see a Lionfish - but no way I'd play fetch with it. My cat's won't play fetch so I don't see why Sea-Simba would.
Now how about the sharks? They do like snacking on surfers, are there any recorded attacks on divers? Also what kind of sharks are down this way? I've heard of Sand Tigers around Moorehead.
Oh I did the Triangle Wrecks last weekend - 1-3ft of vis with 62F water. Very cold, but it was a good dive which I'd love to repeat in more favourable conditions.
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