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I was looking at the Lobstah divers stuff and saw the Boston harbor scallop thread. That is great there is another operation going out. I wanted to second Lewis Evans note about Cape Ann Divers. We went out Dec 11th. We were the only ones on the vessel and they took the larger boat out...

I placed a post here several weeks ago when my son and I were doing a shore dive in Massachusetts and had some trouble. I learned some lessons about watching tides more etc, but some of the posts were let us say "less than kind". I think that newer divers can learn something from these posts...

I wanted to praise you on your posting. Each negative experience teaches us some lessons and makes us a better diver. I think it took me almost 100 dives before I felt I was a competent diver. It is these experiences that are so important. It is great that you figured out what the problem...

Great to hear the bugs are coming in. I would love to try the coaxing flounder into the catch bag thing, I am jealous - working this weekend, so no diving! Bob

Thanks for the responses. It is an area I have dived numerous times. I did part of my AOW training there. It is very common for classes to take place there. I do admit that I had never seen the water that high before. I know that the moon and sun are responsible for the tides, but I believe...

I tell friends interested in diving, that the negative experiences teach you more than just positives and it takes a long time to become proficient in diving. This is one of those. My son and I were diving at Back Beach in Rockport, MA Saturday morning. This is a common training area. This...

another bit of useless info - the cyanobacteria are being studied in Florida. These compounds that repel other algae seem to have some chemotherapeutic properties in cell culture. Something my son has expressed interest in. Slippery, but perhaps useful. Bob

Another yes vote. Great to hear someone is interested. I agree that we need to be organized. I wonder if we can find out the cost for MA, RI and CT? NH does not have the expanse of area that these other states have, but data would help. Bob

when is this event?

Read the story yesterday - pretty cool. I also agree that the team was smart to do the survey prior to the announcement. Makes you wonder what is in other areas of the Northeast? Bob

We spent a week in St Thomas and dove with two different ops. Bolongo Beach Dive Club - managed by Andre - good op, fairly basic dives. Chris Sawyer Diving - took a trip to RMS Rhone - very nice trip, excellent pics - makes me want to go back. Hope you have fun. Bob

went out with Cape Ann last Sunday. First time for my son and I to try for scallops. Very nice (ala Borat!). There were 4 of us onboard. We have been enjoying them this week!. Water was 44 degrees, air temp 38. Vis was great at about 30 feet. Almost the best I have ever seen in this area...

Jaws is right. Tons of these wonderful but innocent predators will be caught before the culprit is found. My condolences to the German lady and family. I wonder if it is like the alligators that lose their fear of man, and associate man with food (ie the feeding of these fish by the...

Nice pics!! Going out Sunday with Cape Ann. We are going to do some scalloping and try out a new camera. I don't think the season is quite over yet! Bob

You should probably have a chest x ray and have your primary care physician listen to your lungs. If there is still reactive airways, I would hold off on diving. You can always dive later, but take the time to let it settle down. The dry air can be irritating to the lungs. It is great that...

OK - another lurker chimes in. I have looked through this and prior listing before, but could you direct me to the different companies, etc. I did try to look at Analox and it seemed to assume I already had an account. No, just wanted info. Any direction would help. I think the more...

smpleGreen - Thanks for honest reporting. I am starting to transition to doubles myself. I have the advantage of my son, and dive buddy having already done this. Our plan is a slow intro to these as mentioned by others. I have the advantage of a lake next to my house with nice shallow areas...

Another cruise boat person going to be there Aug 18th. My son and I will be diving and will check out Scuba with Alison. Question - used to NE diving with 7mm wetsuits (48 degree water) and St. Thomas in June with no wetsuits. What is the water temp? Also - I seem to recall no gloves allowed...

doing a cruise and will be in Roatan 8/20. Wanted some feedback about the dive ops working with the cruise ships. Looking to avoid the "cattle car" dives. Any ones to look to hook up with? Also - limited dive opportunities - any "must not miss..."? Thanks for the info Bob

To those amazed that the operator was included. I recently heard about a huge judgement against one of the two manufacturers of Diprivan (Michael Jackson's milk). One of the companies, based in Israel had a 200 million dollar judgement against them in the case of the contaminated needles in...