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Here is a calculator that estimates how much weight you need based on your body, wets suit type & water. For me, it guessed exactly what I use in the various situations. I was amazed: Estimated Diving Weight Calculator Have fun, See World

I sometimes apply soapy water to those tougher to suit up body parts (e.g. feet, forearms, etc.) I just keep a small bottle of dish soap in my gear bag for those occasions. Also, be sure that your suit is not too small for you, too tight can be as cold as too loose with regard to insulation...

I have a similar situation now. Lots of fish photos, but no place to ID them. Did you ever find any helpful resources for New England coastal fishes & other creatures?

Hi Friends, Today's puzzle involves the 'silversides' complex (I think!). Four individuals are photographed below: #1, #2a/2b, #3 & #4. I have guesses ... but am looking for more opinions. My best guesses: #1 ~ Hardhead Silverside (Atherinomorus stipes) #2 & #3 ~ Reef Silverside (Hypoatherina...

Well .. . for what it's worth, I am convinced you are correct with Portunus ordwayi (Redhair Swimming Crab). Thanks for all of the help!

Ditto everyone else's comments: Humann series is very good ... get the Reef Fish DVD as well if it's in your budget.

Thank you. I am not finding a resource (online or text) to learn more about P. ordwayi. Do you have any suggestions? - T

Aha! Now I see a different image. Gray TF indeed!

Thanks to all for your time & suggestions!

Hi Friends, Using Humann Reef Creatures 1st edition, this crab most closely resembles (Portunus sayi) Sargassum Swimming Crab. But I have my doubts for a reasons including the lack of Sargassum in the area and variance of color pattern from the photo in the Humann guide. size ~ 3" wide depth...

Hi Friends, Stumped by this fish. Seen fairly commonly in the shallows off Puerto Rico. Tend to lay on their side @ 45deg against camouflage before darting off. Not very approachable unless they think you cannot see them. This specimen was about 8"-10"; many other in the area range in size from...

Nice guess! I believe you nailed it! Further research reveals that the Velvet Shrimp is also called the "Sandsifting" Brown Shrimp ... well the one in the photos ultimately tried to evade me by burying itself in the sandy bottom. Time for me to upgrade my Humann set. Still have 1st edition...

I'll be back for more guesswork; for now I'd say: #4 = Spotted Goatfish #5 = Orange-spotted Filefish #6-9 = needs closer review; intuition says to look at Spotted Scorpionfish or his cousins #10 = Bermuda/Yellow Chub complex Great photos!!!

Wow! I see the GTrigger replies and I was way off guessing a totally different category .... Stegastes genus ... more along the lines of a young Beaugregory that messed up his tail in his last fight. ps - where is LBTS?

Hi Friends, Photographed this shrimp at night in San Juan, PR 09sep2010. About 2" long; 5ft depth. I like to ID everything I see ... and I am stumped on this one. Please take a peek and let me what species you believe it is and why. Shots are not so great, but hopefully enough to get ID...

Barracuda ... besides the great diagnostics already mentioned, note how the lower jaw protrudes past the upper jaw.

:) Cheers, Tadas

Because the area of dark coloration is so complete and so defined,my amateur guess is that this individual is showing melanism. I have seen it in birds but not in fish.

Can't speak for Mares ... BUT been a Sherwood Oasis diver for years. Never a problem. All I do is annual check up for the regs at my LDS. Happy Shopping, SeeWorld

mirazime / MiraZyme has worked great for me. Have a large Rubbermaid garbage can dedicated to dunking my gear when i get home. add 1-2oz mirazime, fill with water (2/3's) insert wetsuit boots, etc, swish around for about 1 minute ... retrieve it the next day. Perfect record so far.