Cold Stunned Turtles Released
A neat pictorial posted by the Palm Beach Post highlighting efforts to help local Sea Turtles during the recent record cold spell in South Florida. The turtles recovered from the cold with help from the great people at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton and were later released across the street at Red Reef Park.
Bearded Fireworm
This guy was cruising around on the rocks of Red Reef.
Bearded Fireworm - Underside Of Rock
Bearded Fireworm - Cruising On Rocks
Bearded Fireworm - Walking Over Boulder
Bearded Fireworm - Making His Next Move
Bearded Fireworm - Up Close
Feather Dusters
The rocks at Red Reef have been blown all over the place so the Feather Duster’s are more exposed than normal. This guy was out and about til he saw me sneak up on him.
Now you see him!
Saltwater Feather Duster
Now you don’t!
Saltwater Feather Duster - Hiding
A little closer.
Feather Duster - Up Close
Quick Update!
It’s been a while since we’ve posted new pics, however we will be posting more very soon.
We’ve been neck deep in producing and publishing a new book. It’s not snorkeling related, however, it’s a great fictional read, especially for both girls and boys 12 years or older and any adult who enjoys fictional books that facilitate thinking.
For more information, check out Dancing With Ana
Coral Cove Park – Jupiter, Florida
We saw these guys while snorkeling at Coral Cove Park in Jupiter. There were hundreds of them swimming around as well as several hundred Surgeonfish. It was very cool to swim amongst them especially when surrounded while sitting in one spot.
Picture of Porkfish
Picture of Porkfish
Picture of Porkfish
Picture of Porkfish
Picture of Porkfish
Picture of Porkfish
Peanut Island – West Palm Beach
We spent the day on Peanut Island today in West Palm Beach. Technically, it may be Riviera Beach, but it’s directly East of the Palm Beach Inlet. As the water comes in from the inlet, it flows right up against the island. Overall it was a great day. The weather was perfect (a bit windy, but keeps you from frying) and we arrived shortly after high tide. Just in time to get to snorkel around all of the rock croppings and in the lagoon before the tide got too low. We saw a lot of different fish. Highlights included the school of Caribbean Reef Squid pictured below, exotic Parrotfish, large schools of Surgeonfish, live Sponge Coral, Upsidedown Jellyfish and swimming amongst a school of approximately 8 mid-sized Barracuda’s. Very cool stuff and a highly recommended day trip.
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Picture of Caribbean Reef Squid
Blowing Rocks Preserve
Picture of Mollusk
Picture of Mollusk
Picture of Mollusk
Barracuda – Up Close
This guy was lurking around and moved from rock to rock. It was a bit daunting considering how murky the water was and the fact these guys aren’t startled by humans.
Picture of Juvenile Dusky Damselfish
This isn’t the greatest quality pic, however, the fish is pretty cool. It’s a juvenile Dusky Damselfish. Although vibrant as a juvenile, they grow to be a simple dark chocolate color.
Picture of Flounder Hiding Under Water
We almost didn’t see this guy. He thought he had a good hiding spot, however, we saw him just hanging out on the bottom.