Caspersen Dive Report

Angie a local friend of mine, went out on a dive charter today the Aristikat. These are the teeth she found in approximately 30' of depth, in the "Bone Yard" right off of Caspersen. Angie reported several feet of viz, not the best. However viz is not really a necessity when you are hunting for teeth. You are typically laying on the bottom staring at the ground looking for teeth. When you are far enough out, the bottom will have the crusty coloring you see on the one tooth in the picture. They will need to be cleaned I posted a link to how to do this and you can find it under the (TIPS) Category. See more at  http://xplorefl.com/dive-report-conditions-viz/caspersen-reportteeth/ ‎

Alhambra - Dive Report - Sharks teeth

Another update from a friend in the Alhambra area, 2-3 foot VIZ around 20ish foot of depth.

Dive Report- Sharks tooth dive

I was personally unable to make a dive today due to my tanks being at my local dive shop getting filled/viz/hydro-static inspections. A friend of mine Angie and her brother went diving off of Alhambra and had a very productive sharks tooth dive turning up all these beauties. The report today: Depth: 23ft. 81 degrees and viz was 5-8ft Water looks beautiful from topside.....

Perfect Storm

Well the weather in the Venice area is getting cooler, which is bittersweet for me. It means busting out the 7mm wet suit, hood, gloves and freezing after long dives, but it also means that the clarity of winter is coming due to a lack of algae growth in the water (less "snot" or suspended particle). With the hurricane that is hitting the North East we have seen an increase in wind and wave action which again is a mixed bag of feelings. I am excited due to the teeth I am sure the rough surf are bound to uncover for me to find :) I am planning a dive as soon as the water is safe to get into, before everyone has a chance to pick over the fossil beds, expect a post soon of that adventure. 

 

How to clean sharks teeth

I do not take credit for this, and have learned this method from a charter captain in the area. However the best way to clean megs/sharks teeth/ and found fishing rods that have years/months of encrusted coral growth is to take Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water, depending on the level of growth 25% - 75% mixture. Let the item soak for as long as needed with mild scrubbing/scrapping/wiping until desired effect.

Sharks Teeth

Ramble Post:

Yesterday I had the privilege of diving Alhambra via beach. My boat has been broken this entire week and I actually had to get Tow Boat U.S. to come get me out of Lemon Bay a few days prior. I almost thumbed the dive, due to what I felt was too windy of conditions (winds from the SE 8knots) with what appeared to be strong top surge. However when I walked to the beach I saw crystal clear top to bottom viz. OHHH YEAH!!!! I went out to about 20 feet of water straight east of Alhambra and attempted to locate the bone yard  ( a well known fossil bed ) I loved the dive, it was approx 8 feet of viz and very easy to find teeth, fish, structure. I had a fantastic time. My SAC rate has seemed to drop and I blame it on Insanity the work out program and my latest training with the Fire Department, I ended up spending about 1 hour at 20' with 2/3 of my tank leftover... HOW AMAZING :)