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by nwscubamom
Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Need help and ideas for Point Hudson site surveys
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Re: Need help and ideas for Point Hudson site surveys

I showed Betsy how the database works today and we discussed that very thing. It's best to keep it as one site, the same one that's always been there - 27010105 - and you are able to sort out the data based on time/date searches. That way you can compare before and after. On the link I provided abov...
by nwscubamom
Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Need help and ideas for Point Hudson site surveys
Replies: 8
Views: 1643

Re: Need help and ideas for Point Hudson site surveys

Hi Glenn, Betsy of PTMSC contacted me today so hopefully we'll have a chat very soon! I was telling her that REEF volunteer surveyors have done 211 surveys there since 2002, so we have excellent baseline data. You can view the report here: https://www.REEF.org/db/reports/geo?region_code=PAC&zone...
by nwscubamom
Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: So this washed up on my beach today...
Replies: 9
Views: 4731

Re: So this washed up on my beach today...

Jim Lynch wrote a novel about unusual critters washing up on the beach in South Sound. It's titled "The Highest Tide". A good read. I'm really old, and have been playing in the sound for over 60 years, and have never seen a sunfish in the sound. I've seen many off the coast, the last time...
by nwscubamom
Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Open Letter From Cindy Sund Regarding Sund Rock Changes
Replies: 9
Views: 5124

Re: Open Letter From Cindy Sund Regarding Sund Rock Changes

Bringing this back up to the forefront. I really appreciate all the volunteers who have done so much work there, as Jerry indicated. I wonder if Kelp Krawlers and others have been involved ever since the Sund Family took management back over? We have gone a couple times over the past several months ...
by nwscubamom
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: The Hunt for NEON Crustaceans! *UPDATED*
Replies: 7
Views: 3877

Re: The Hunt for NEON Crustaceans! *UPDATED*

Thanks for looking into that detail and clarifying, Brittany!
- Janna
by nwscubamom
Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: The Hunt for NEON Crustaceans! *UPDATED*
Replies: 7
Views: 3877

Re: The Hunt for NEON Crustaceans!

Hi Brittany, I was under the impression that no invertebrates may be collected in Washington waters without a collection permit from WDFW. Can you clarify how that would work, or if that's even the case anymore?
by nwscubamom
Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Sea Whip With A Twist
Replies: 2
Views: 2113

Re: Sea Whip With A Twist

OK, that's bizarre. And it was horizontal like that?
by nwscubamom
Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Help with Fish ID Please :-)
Replies: 5
Views: 3646

Re: Help with Fish ID Please :-)

I agree with your initial assessment of a Prickleback. Under its dark exterior, it looks like it's got markings of a Snake Prickleback, but this one is sure dark and looking oldy-moldy. I also looked at my photos of juvenile Ling Cods and the head shape, while pretty similar, doesn't quite match. (n...
by nwscubamom
Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Puget Sound Conch?
Replies: 6
Views: 4204

Re: Puget Sound Conch?

I vote for vacation souvenir! Crazy sighting.
by nwscubamom
Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Pacific NW Invertebrates and Algae - online webinars
Replies: 2
Views: 2441

Re: Pacific NW Invertebrates and Algae - online webinars

Thanks Kirsten, and it's true! If you want to review this one or any of the other 160+ Fishinars we've done for locations all around the world, you simply join REEF, log in, and poof! You'll have instant access to the recordings and to the CheatSheets we create for most of the sessions. Most are abo...
by nwscubamom
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Pacific NW Invertebrates and Algae - online webinars
Replies: 2
Views: 2441

Pacific NW Invertebrates and Algae - online webinars

It's the Full Meal Deal! We're teaching all 63 Pacific Northwest REEF monitored invertebrates in a free, 4 part Fishinar course starting Tuesday Feb 5th. Join instructors Janna Nichols and Ellie Place as they dive into one of their favorite topics. These are live, interactive webinars. You do NOT ne...
by nwscubamom
Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Seastar ID Help
Replies: 2
Views: 2238

Re: Seastar ID Help

Why yes! It's an Armpit Blood Star, Henricia sp. How do I know this? From Greg Jensen's new invertebrate book, "Beneath Pacific Tides". YAY for new books!
by nwscubamom
Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Lobster in Puget sound?
Replies: 128
Views: 54255

Re: Lobster in Puget sound?

Oh man!!! Here we go again.
by nwscubamom
Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Curley's Resort in Sekiu - for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1528

Curley's Resort in Sekiu - for sale

Curley's Resort in Sekiu Washington (Olympic Peninsula) is a combo deal: lodging, ice cream shop, and the only year round air compressor for diving in that neck of the woods. The owners are looking to retire, so if you know of any folks who might be interested in buying the business, you can contact...
by nwscubamom
Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Water in SPG Gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 4457

Water in SPG Gauge

(yes, I realize the title is redundant - SPG Gauge... :tomnic: ) Here's a weird one! I was diving KVI and Alki Fishing Reef on Saturday, and noticed my Oceanic pressure gauge had water in it! Didn't seem to harm the reading needle, and was fully functional, but nevertheless, there's water where wate...
by nwscubamom
Sun May 13, 2018 6:08 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: ID Help.....
Replies: 2
Views: 2263

Re: ID Help.....

Agreed! Slender Cockscomb. Part of the Prickleback family, but they sure do look a lot like a Gunnel.
by nwscubamom
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: British Columbia
Topic: RIP PNW Diver, Writer, Photographer Barb Roy
Replies: 5
Views: 8990

RIP PNW Diver, Writer, Photographer Barb Roy

Barb Roy has passed away: :( My condolences to her family and friends at this time.
http://www.xray-mag.com/content/barb-ro ... ion-us-all
by nwscubamom
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:07 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: 2017, Wrapping Up - # of Dives? Highlights? Lowlights?
Replies: 43
Views: 12274

Re: 2017, Wrapping Up - # of Dives? Highlights? Lowlights?

2017 Wrap Up: Number of dives: 73 dives: Sund Rock, Blue Heron Bridge in Florida, Roatan, Neah Bay, Sea of Cortez, San Juan Islands, Hornby Island BC, and Bonaire. Highlights: Seeing my first ROCK GREENLING :partydance: (it was out at Neah Bay). Seeing my first Whale Shark :taco: (Sea of Cortez). P...
by nwscubamom
Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Sund Rock- Epic viz!
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Re: Sund Rock- Epic viz!

Still? I hope? For the weekend? :)
by nwscubamom
Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:10 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Tzip issues On Bare Drysuits
Replies: 7
Views: 3264

Re: Tzip issues On Bare Drysuits

I had problems with my BARE YKK metal HD zipper, that was already replaced once, and when in the factory in November getting leak tested for something else, they said I needed another (3rd) zipper. The suit is only a few years old. I take super good care of it. I happened to be at DEMA when my suit ...
by nwscubamom
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: PNW REEF Fish and Invertebrate/Algae ID Classes 3/31
Replies: 0
Views: 1379

PNW REEF Fish and Invertebrate/Algae ID Classes 3/31

I'll be teaching the full REEF Fish and Invertebrate ID courses at the Emerald Seas Symposium, part of the Scuba and H2O Adventure Show. Friday March 31st, 8am - noon will be the Invertebrate/Algae ID class Friday March 31st, 1pm - 5pm will be the Fish ID class Course is $15, and covers lunch, and o...
by nwscubamom
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Scuba & H2O Adventure Show 2017
Replies: 11
Views: 4049

Re: Scuba & H2O Adventure Show 2017

I'll be there too! Doing the Citizen Science portion of the Emerald Seas Symposium on Friday, (full day of PNW Fish and Invertebrate ID classes - http://www.scubah2oshow.com/sciencediving), along with doing two seminars - one on Saturday at noon on PNW Lookalike fish, and one on Sunday at 11am on Ci...
by nwscubamom
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Shrimp Shortage???
Replies: 15
Views: 5355

Re: Shrimp Shortage???

I'm noticing the same thing too. Just not a lot of them.
by nwscubamom
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Leptasterias at junkyard
Replies: 9
Views: 4838

Re: Leptasterias at junkyard

That is a Spiny Pink Star (Pisaster brevispinis) with 6 arms, rather than the actual Six-Rayed Star (Leptasterias hexactis). Number of arms alone is not an indicator of the species. The texture and the shape of the body/arms, as well as the arm length to central disk ratio are also factors to help I...
by nwscubamom
Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Species ID?
Replies: 5
Views: 3046

Re: Species ID?

In order of appearance: Red Irish Lord, Brown Rockfish, White Lined Dirona, Striped Perch, Plumose Anemone, California Sea Cucumber, and Rock Sole.