What Do You See At Night?
The reef is alive with a very different form of letters in the night. Most fish you see in the course of the day hiding in the night and many who can not be found during the day to see the reef. Night time is the best time to crab, lobster and shrimp, to see to their success. Octopus swim out and coexistence with sharks and barracudas hunt create an extraordinary show. But it's not all, one of the most spectacular pieces of diving at night watching the feeding of the corals. Coral blooms after dark, around the absorption of nutrients from the water around him and looks really nice. Of course, is an incredible event that will not be seen at night without lights, the bioluminescence, the amazing body that glow in the dark!
Where to Night Dive ?
There are some basic considerations for choosing a dive site for night dives. It is best to dive anywhere, you have fallen during the day, you would not get lost in the dark! It is also important to a site that is not very deep (preferably 60 m / 18 m maximum) and do not require that you choose to swim too far. It is also best not to deal in difficult situations.Before the Dive ?
It is advisable not to know of new gear for the first time in the night because it is important to see how it works and feel comfortable with first. The same goes for a diving partner. Because of the need to stick tight in the night and the increasing difficulties of signaling to another, it is better with a friend you already know and feel comfortable with the dive.You want to keep your device in a well lit. This may sound simple, but many divers have seen for the implementation of their equipment on the boat on its way to the office during the day and it would not be bright enough to do this at night. You should also consider both your dive light primary and backup to ensure it works properly before the banks.Entering the Water ?
It is important to check with your buddy before leaving the boat or shore. Make sure you dive light attached to your wrist or skirts, and turn it on before you go into the water. Turn your lights on before you go into the water, and after leaving the water is a very good habit, as they find it much easier, the light that makes you drop into water. Make sure to look down into the water to dive light to see with the other divers or obstacles before entering the water.Descending ?
There are some differences on the way down into the night. You must close your stick buddy, face to face, ideally. At best, it is with both feet into a vertical position of obstacles that can be relegated to protect you. You should also shine your light down and see exactly where you go. Just as during the day, taking care not to reach the bottom, so you can stir the sand or coral to prevent damage.During the Dive ?
The best way to enjoy a night dive, slowly and steadily. There are so many things to see, you should waste your time and have a nice look about it. You will be thrilled to discover that this will put more light on by your dive light available to corals more colorful and lively during the day are. The slow pace and relaxed during the night dive, most people are very relaxing night dives.It is important to know where you are your light shine. Not Shine Your Light into other divers or directly into the eyes of the fish, because this to them, scare divers and fish!
