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u Hey Gopbroek, unless the Eagle Rays start disguising themselves as Lionfish and hiding in crevices and under ledges I doubt you ever see many.

That is great! The closest Plaza del Sol entrance to get to Gaby's shop is the one opposite Woody's Bar and Grill. His shop is not easy to find if you don't have an idea of where he is located. He has some nice handmade crafts that he makes so please support him if you can as low season has been...

Glad you are happy with your purchase. If you are looking for a real treat head down to Reef Gliders and go out for a couple dives with the author Mickey Charteris. You won't be disappointed!

How is this better than Humann and Deloach, if overload is the issue? The op asked for the best guide for identifying marine species while diving in Roatan and mentioned nothing about any "overload issue" or not wanting the best comprehensive guide for the reef. Here is the best guide for...

Caribbean Reef Life - Caribbean Reef Life - a field guide for Caribbean diving and fish identification Carribean Reef Life of the Bay Islands is what you are looking for.

Lionfish have a negative impact on the reef but I would suspect overfishing,lack of reef protected zones and enforcement of such, and human originated pollution have a bigger impact on reef health and marine life population in most locations.

this is very good advice for a new diver IMO.There are good dive ops in Coz but overall Roatan has far superior instruction and DM's for new divers.

Another vote for Reef Gliders.

Thanks for the responses! I have not decided where we will stay but probably at Residencias Reef.

Looking for recommendations for a great instructor in Cozumel to complete the diving portion for open water certification for my friend. Anyone have any great experiences with an instructor?

i have only 4 dives wit Scuba Du and can only share those experiences. The two deeper dives were 35 min and the shallow two were 45 min. Big, slow,and crowded boats are not my thing either. Darol, I am happy for you that you found a shop that you are comfortable with and meets your dive...

My first trip to cozumel I didn't do much research and happened to stay at a place where it was convenient to dive with Scuba Du. Two days was enough of Scuba Du for me! I am not a fan of big slow boats,big crowds or timed dives(or when the first diver was low on air) where I was coming up with...

I dove with Opals Dream this week and there was a side mount diver. They will accommodate.

Great. Thanks Dave!

Thanks Christi and Dave.How does it look for tomorrow(Saturday)? Heard that it may not be good tomorrow.

No resort boats. I would rather go snorkelling than diving on a resort boat based on past experience. There are options that don't include regular cruisers or being herded like cattle. If there wasn't I would not dive Cozumel. ---------- Post added December 16th, 2013 at 10:30 PM ----------...

No offence to cruisers but I just can't see myself diving with a dive op that has cruisers on a regular basis. Not that I equate cruisers with bad diving skills (but they generally do have a good appetite) but I do equate cruisers with first dive of their trip divers and all the issues and...

Agree.

I get your point DD but cut the guy a little slack. As you know,it is extremely common for DM's to shoot their sausage for the early risers so they can be quickly picked up by the boat regardless of whether they are solo or buddies. Vey few divers Have had a sausage on any dives I have been on...

Check out Residencias Reef Condo's. Lots of shops will pick you up down there.