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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting
I started on a "bucket list" item for me this month...learning to scuba dive. Taking lessons on Winni. I have to say its been disconcerting to see the amount of gelatinous algae on the bottom in the area where I've been training.
Other than fresh water mussels, no aquatic life in the area. One fish in 2 days of diving. Only clumps of algae as far as the eye can see.
Something needs to change or the future is not looking good.
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I'm not an authority, but I have been diving since about 1983. The few fresh water lakes and ponds I've dove in were about the same. Unless you dive on a wreck, there is just not much to see. Mostly a mud or sand bottom, but not much that looks alive.
If you want to see a lot of wildlife, dive in the ocean. Up here in New England we have some great ocean diving, there is a LOT to see. Even more to see than in the Carribean. The Carribean has clearer water, but it seems like a desert in comparison to diving in New England.
Want to see even more? Go on a New England night dive! A lot of critters come out at night!