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Wow ... tough crowd.
Although I generally agree with the message in some of these comments, the delivery leaves a lot to be desired. These are obviously new divers ... they'll listen much more to people who aren't insulting them.
That said, slowing down is definitely the best way to assure yourself of seeing what's out there. There are many species that survive by blending in with their environment ... and you'll only see them by going slow and knowing what to look for.
As for handling critters, I don't subscribe strictly to the "no contact" way of thinking. I do believe that there's a right and wrong way to interact with critters ... and the right way is to let the critter initiate the contact. I believe in "do no harm" ... which is not the same as "don't touch". Rather than poking, put your hand close. If the octopus is curious, it'll touch you ... if it doesn't, leave it alone. Also, be aware that some critters can hurt you ... and if it does so because you initiated contact, it's not the critters fault you got hurt.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Although I generally agree with the message in some of these comments, the delivery leaves a lot to be desired. These are obviously new divers ... they'll listen much more to people who aren't insulting them.
That said, slowing down is definitely the best way to assure yourself of seeing what's out there. There are many species that survive by blending in with their environment ... and you'll only see them by going slow and knowing what to look for.
As for handling critters, I don't subscribe strictly to the "no contact" way of thinking. I do believe that there's a right and wrong way to interact with critters ... and the right way is to let the critter initiate the contact. I believe in "do no harm" ... which is not the same as "don't touch". Rather than poking, put your hand close. If the octopus is curious, it'll touch you ... if it doesn't, leave it alone. Also, be aware that some critters can hurt you ... and if it does so because you initiated contact, it's not the critters fault you got hurt.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)