Dive #72 - Rich Torkington's Dive Log
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Bottom Time to Date:

58h
49m


Dive Info:

Dive Start:
6:30PM

Bottom Time:
82 minutes

Maximum Depth:
43 feet

Safety Stop:
3 minutes

Beginning Air:
3000 psi

Ending Air:
1000 psi

Weather Conditions:
Nice 80°F

Surface Conditions:
Very calm

Surface Water Temperature:
84°F

Bottom Water Temperature:
84°F

Visibility:
100 feet
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July 9,
2001
FOKO FUKUNSRAL - BUOY #16
KOSRAE - FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
NIGHT BOAT DIVE
 
Katrina (divemaster), Dave and Linda (buddies)
Kosrae Village Resort
http://www.kosraevillage.com/
Photo
The anemonefish in Kosrae are phenomenal.
Videcap by Rich Torkington in Kosrae 2001 
Dive Journal: We are again hoping to see indications of the coral spawning and we set out with Katrina and Dave on a second night dive.

Another gorgeous night dive! There are sleeping reef fish everywhere. We spot 3 different lionfishes – what amazing-looking creatures. There are pinkish-hued stonefish, cleaner shrimps, and crabs all over. Linda and I check out a slipper lobster in front of one coral head, and Dave and I spy a banded moray eel on top of another huge coral boulder.

The water is full of particles, but we learn later that it is not a sign of spawning, just the usual “sea snow,” which seems to fall upwards. Seems we have missed the coral spawning again. We are entertained by clouds of very fast “gnats” that swarm around our dive lights. It is incredible how fast they can swim in the water.

I especially enjoy examining the delicate palm-tree-like structures extening from some corals. I later learn that these are called crinoids – some are extended during the day but most only fan out at night. I learn from Katrina that these guys actually have feet and can slowly walk!

The dive exit is once again extremely peaceful on the calm night waters. Tonight, the moon has not risen yet, and the display of stars is truly memorable.

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Info:
Fins:
Mares Avanti Quattro
Computer:
U S Divers Matrix
Tank:
80 ft3 Al
BCD:
SeaQuest Spectrum 4
Dive Type:
BOAT NIGHT
Body of Water:
Pacific Ocean
Mask:
U S Divers
Protection:
3mm full wetsuit
Regulator:
SeaQuest
Spectrum XR2
plus Oceanic
Slimline octopus
Weight:
12 lb
Water Type:
Salt
Video Equipment:
None