@jgoodstein - not wanting to start a you tube comment battles but that is definitely a mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis). the black spot on the side is always present on mutton snapper and the body is much deeper, the anal fin has a pronounced point to it as well. mahogany snappers (Lutjanus mahogani) have larger eyes more slender bodies and the tail has a very prominent red margin. i have a marine biology degree and taught divers to do reef surveys in the bahamas in 2009.
I'm familiar with seven mile beach. How far from shore is the site? Where exactly, off seven mile beach is it located? Can you swim from shore to snokel at the site? Thanks much
As an American, I am proud of this happening! It is good for marine life when there is stormy weather. It will protect the small fish and wildlife. It will be a home for crabs and lobsters. It will blend with nature and like the other ships that sunk in the Cayman Islands, it will grow coral and spongy that will feed the fish and maintain oceanic food chain. You bet your dollar - you will see me in the Cayman Islands this summer!
Also most people who are just tourist type divers are probably only certified to dive 60fsw. I bet they did this in about that range of depth so it was open to everyone.
@jgoodstein - not wanting to start a you tube comment battles but that is definitely a mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis). the black spot on the side is always present on mutton snapper and the body is much deeper, the anal fin has a pronounced point to it as well. mahogany snappers (Lutjanus mahogani) have larger eyes more slender bodies and the tail has a very prominent red margin. i have a marine biology degree and taught divers to do reef surveys in the bahamas in 2009.
zephcruze 1 year ago
I'm familiar with seven mile beach. How far from shore is the site? Where exactly, off seven mile beach is it located? Can you swim from shore to snokel at the site? Thanks much
PotatoMichael 1 year ago
As an American, I am proud of this happening! It is good for marine life when there is stormy weather. It will protect the small fish and wildlife. It will be a home for crabs and lobsters. It will blend with nature and like the other ships that sunk in the Cayman Islands, it will grow coral and spongy that will feed the fish and maintain oceanic food chain. You bet your dollar - you will see me in the Cayman Islands this summer!
zbuddha2001 1 year ago
Great u/w footage! I was right there with you. Do ya you spose the fish are saying to each other, "Hey mon, take a look at dis ting ere!"
bonna2100 1 year ago
cant believe how quickly the southern stingrays came in to check her out !!
zephcruze 1 year ago
What is that second silver fish (with the black dot) in the video? I saw one recently but it's not in my Caribbean fish book.
requin1966 1 year ago
@requin1966
its a mutton snapper, Lutjanus analis - pretty common in the area :)
zephcruze 1 year ago
@zephcruze Could be a Mahogany Snapper as well, I don't see teh blue around the eye that usually identifies a mutton snapper.
jgoodstein 1 year ago
Also most people who are just tourist type divers are probably only certified to dive 60fsw. I bet they did this in about that range of depth so it was open to everyone.
pogiguy05 1 year ago
OH crap there a no trespassing sign??
pogiguy05 1 year ago
that be awsome to dive
DynamoDylan 1 year ago
nigga pls
Eternal625 1 year ago
I thought it was going to be a wreck dive - it looks more like a wreck snorkel! Is it really that shallow or is it because the water is so clear?
debyandnigel 1 year ago
Can't wait to dive this!
IkeliteUSA 1 year ago