Posted by: Angie in Untagged on
Dec 22, 2009
They're baaaaaaaack! Thanks to the keen eyes of Captain Wagner the elusive whale shark was spotted this week after many without. Several other boats were in the area but the Another Time managed to wait out the chaos and get several good sightings and photos. This one was approximately 25 feet and hung out on the surface for a good half hour. We spotted the shark again the next day in the same area--what a week! Eric and Jennifer were extrememly spoiled as they were the only divers on the boat these days and had some amazing private encounters. I have a feeling they will be back!
Divemaster Al
Posted by: Angie in Untagged on
Dec 7, 2009
November 28, 2009
We are back in action here at Laguna Beach and started off with a wonderful sunny week for Thanksgiving. However, on Turkey Day our missing rains returned in full force but did not dampen our diving spirits. It was actually warmer in the water!
Over the course of the week we managed to see some sailfin blennies doing their dance, as well as some yellow headed jawfish rotating their precious eggs. One juvenile goliath grouper was finally identified after some debate amongst the group. The whale shark remained elusive but I sense some calm coming soon and we will continue the quest.
Thanks for a great week everyone--hope to see you all next year!
Kate--Divemater
Posted by: Angie in Untagged on
Oct 24, 2009
The beginning of the week started with a storm and lots of rain (the season is here!) but cleared up nicely for the last 3 days with flat seas and plenty of sun. Thanks to Willie's group from Norfolk, Virginia and to the divers on the Island Time for a great, laid back week of diving. Notable sightings this week included a splendid flatworm, sailfin blenny, neck crabs and the rare toadfish. Spinner dolphins put on a nice show and hung around for awhile allowing plenty of photo ops!
Hope to see everyone next year for more!
LBR Crew
Posted by: Angie in Untagged on
Oct 5, 2009
WHALE SHARK!!!!!!!!!!!! This encounter made the trip for Dave and Rhonda who would have missed it had they not extended their trip by 2 days. Unfortunately their good friends Chris and Terry missed it having to leave on schedule--I am sure they will rub it in nicely. In addition there were bottle nosed dolphins earlier in the week. A night dive had an octopus pounce on a crab, a stalking barracuda used the lights to feed, and the bio luminescence was amazing! Overall we expect to see everyone in the future living here after retirement--that seems to be the plan!
LBR Crew
Posted by: Angie in Untagged on
Oct 5, 2009
Although there were two separate boats, everyone became fast friends this week for a great atmosphere. Congratulations to Pat for finishing her Open Water course! Trudi managed to take the final exam for her Nitrox course as difficult as it was to study on vacation. New instructor Kate also studied hard for her Beautiful Oceans Instructorship and hopes to return soon to work here on Utila!
Sightings of the week included sailfin blenny out of his hole, yellow headed jawfish with eggs, mushroom scorpionfish, and 2 queen triggerfish. A whale shark was sighted from the surface as well as dolphins! Always a good time.
Thanks to all for another great week at Laguna Beach--
LBR Crew
