In January, rather than head straight home from Zimbabwe- Nadeah and I traveled across a few areas of Africa. One of our favorite stops was 10 days on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. Known as one of the Spice Islands it is a major scuba diving destination. Knowing Saipan is also a haven of scuba diving, I took advantage of our traveling time and got my 'Open Water' certification. Though it was trade wind season in Zanzibar, making the boat rocky in the wild waves, down below the surface it was spectacular.
On my first dive in Saipan, with the oddly named Axe Murderer Tours, I got to see the fabled fish ball- which would be better called a 'fish tornado' as this school of over 300 fish swam in a tubular shape that was about 15 feet high. Mesmerized by it as I approached, my partner took the lead and swam into it as I slowly followed. It eventually closed around us and besides sand far below and sunlight on the waves above- we were surrounded by these fish. An awesome experience to be in the "eye" of the fish tornado.
UPDATED (April 4th)-
Thanks to my new friend on Saipan, divemaster 'MikeRonesia' I have attached here a photo of someone in the 'Fish Tornado' at LauLau beach to give you a glimpse. enjoy
On my first dive in Saipan, with the oddly named Axe Murderer Tours, I got to see the fabled fish ball- which would be better called a 'fish tornado' as this school of over 300 fish swam in a tubular shape that was about 15 feet high. Mesmerized by it as I approached, my partner took the lead and swam into it as I slowly followed. It eventually closed around us and besides sand far below and sunlight on the waves above- we were surrounded by these fish. An awesome experience to be in the "eye" of the fish tornado.
UPDATED (April 4th)-
Thanks to my new friend on Saipan, divemaster 'MikeRonesia' I have attached here a photo of someone in the 'Fish Tornado' at LauLau beach to give you a glimpse. enjoy
No comments:
Post a Comment