tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post6575618185606283933..comments2024-02-25T21:31:53.092-10:00Comments on NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Division – Mission Blog: Have You Ever Felt Like Shark Bait? - A Towboarder’s Point of ViewNOAA CREDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14258691950853083756noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post-20173910520880148472010-10-25T12:16:05.689-10:002010-10-25T12:16:05.689-10:00Aloha Jessica!
Thanks for reading our blogs and ke...Aloha Jessica!<br />Thanks for reading our blogs and keeping up to date with our missions.<br />Yes, these photos are both a bit intimidating but amazing at the same time. The sharks we saw and dove with during this cruise were generally pretty curious so they followed close by. <br />As for your trip to the Galapagos, that sounds like it will be an incredible experience! I have not been but have heard it is a unique place to dive in. You'll probably be seeing lots of neat things!<br />I don't have personal experience in the Galapagos so I can't give you recommendations of the area but I am sure your tour guides will be well versed and experienced with the area. If you have any concerns about shark encounters, I recommend you talk to your guides about what types of sharks you will be seeing and what to expect. Sharks, unfortunately, generally get a bad rep and are feared by humans. Sharks don't usually target humans as prey and this is a common misconception. If you are in the water with certain species of sharks and they start to exhibit threatening behavior (as we experienced on this dive), you should probably exit the water. It also depends on your comfort level. Again, talk to your guides and get tips and info from them as they will know the critters and area the best.<br />Hope this info helps you on your ventures to the Galapagos. Have fun on your trip and let us know if you have any more questions!<br />~MarieMarie Fergusonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post-88354756528931163292010-10-24T13:28:47.822-10:002010-10-24T13:28:47.822-10:00this pictures are some kind of scary... though the...this pictures are some kind of scary... though they are amazing too<br />I'm planning to do some <a href="http://www.galapagosyachts.com/index.php/galapagos-islands/index.1.html" title="Galapagos islands tours" rel="nofollow">Galapagos islands tours</a> in 2 weeks... any recommendations for me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post-72072739685362567982010-09-27T16:15:07.982-10:002010-09-27T16:15:07.982-10:00Tat! When did I raise you to be Shark Bait????
You...Tat! When did I raise you to be Shark Bait????<br />You had my heart pounding a bit too hard while reading this one! But what a beautiful picture you paint for those of us stuck on land at a desk.<br />love ya!Sue Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post-84725226857260483972010-09-27T12:06:02.947-10:002010-09-27T12:06:02.947-10:00Nice Marie!
Let me guess, Neva Shoals?
RayNice Marie!<br />Let me guess, Neva Shoals?<br />RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001408770692535631.post-73238676717652999042010-09-25T22:07:17.417-10:002010-09-25T22:07:17.417-10:00Marie! What a terrific post. You have captured t...Marie! What a terrific post. You have captured the essence of towboarding and the beautiful creatures that keeps each of us coming back for more.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445236431696009275noreply@blogger.com