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Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vernon Silva (---.org)
Date:   10-22-07 15:42

I love snorkeling in Culebra, especially at Melones up to Tamarindo. I'm planning on staying at Tamarindo in Nov and am wondering about snorkeling at night off of their beach house. Is this done in Culebra? Are there any particular special spots where snorkeling is best (for nighttime)? Are there any dangers? Etc. Any information would be helpful.

Thanx,
V-Boy

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.sip.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   10-22-07 19:01

Good on you for wanting to go in the water at night! So many people are fearful of that. I would stick close to Tamarindo, and not try to go too far towards Melones unless and/or until you are especially familiar with your surroundings. You'll need an underwater flashlight and excellent vision. At night, you risk running into reef that you can't see if you're not constantly looking around at your surroundings - bad for you; bad for the reef. At night, your flashlight will catch the beady eyes of all types of shrimp, you might see an octopus out hunting and probably lobsters. Don't go too far towards Luis Pena, as you risk getting out in the channel and getting caught in the current. There was a story once about a guy in a rowboat that wanted to row over to Luis Pena from Tamarindo. He ended up in Fajardo. No kidding!

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: R. Emmett (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-23-07 06:22

Fascinating to read this...

Owlihoot2

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-23-07 10:16

Vernon, I'm so glad that you started this thread!

You reminded me to bring our flashlights! Night snorkeling is a blast.

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vernon Silva (198.102.103.---)
Date:   12-03-07 22:53

Well, I did it. I went into the water at Tamarindo during sunset and let the darkness gradually envelope me. (I couldn't possibly go into the ocean at night any other way at this point.) I brought my newly purchased flashlight and discovered a world I thought I'd already seen all that there was to see. And that was just in the one little place I kept myself! I saw wonderful shrimp, crabs, a huge lobster, tons of stars, and a spaghetti string worm. I could only imagine what may be just around the corner. It was absolutely amazing!! The reef really comes to life at night. I looked up and under the reef shelf and through holes. I'm so glad I did it and plan to do more exploring in the future. Thank you for the information and assistance.

By the way, I did see an octopus but, believe it or not, it was in broad daylight out in the open at Tamarindo Beach! It was actually in the turtle grass.

I also saw 2 sting rays -- 1 at Tamarindo and 1 at Melones -- a peacock flounder, giant hermit crabs, lobsters, and lots and lots of beautiful, colorful fish of all ages. Knock on wood, but the reef looked healthier than ever. Melones really rocks on clear days.

The night snorkel was the perfect birthday gift to myself.

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-04-07 19:19

Very cool! A birthday you won't forget...

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Re: Nighttime snorkeling
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (190.80.185.---)
Date:   12-04-07 22:28

Vernon, great news:) - thanks for coming back and sharing!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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