It's still somewhat clean, although it's beginning to get that initial layer of film and small growth on it. It's getting thick enough for people to write their names on it (see "Oriskany Tagging" on Scubaboard)
I'm amazed at the number of fish who have made it home already. Just yesterday I saw easily 50+ barracuda, a school of Lane snapper, a nice Scamp and schools of amberjacks, blennys, and several varieties of ornamentals and tropicals.
Water temps: yesterday at 103: 64 degrees F; Surface 68 degrees F: It'll probably drop a few more degrees by Feb, so a 5-7 mil with hood should be enough.
Air Temps: Yesterday: Mid 70s. january-Feb: It's going to vary. But expect upper 50's for most day's highs, and you should be fine.
The challenge is when it's 40 and cloudy, but we have hot water showers on board to warm up during the SI.
Feel free to PM if I can be of further help.
I'm amazed at the number of fish who have made it home already. Just yesterday I saw easily 50+ barracuda, a school of Lane snapper, a nice Scamp and schools of amberjacks, blennys, and several varieties of ornamentals and tropicals.
Water temps: yesterday at 103: 64 degrees F; Surface 68 degrees F: It'll probably drop a few more degrees by Feb, so a 5-7 mil with hood should be enough.
Air Temps: Yesterday: Mid 70s. january-Feb: It's going to vary. But expect upper 50's for most day's highs, and you should be fine.
The challenge is when it's 40 and cloudy, but we have hot water showers on board to warm up during the SI.
Feel free to PM if I can be of further help.
