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05-21-2009, 02:39 PM
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Here is what you are in for sphelps: Akumal Beach Webcam It is a live webcam mounted on the front of the Lo Ha beach bar, which is next door to the dive shop. Looks like a great day for diving today!
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05-21-2009, 06:46 PM
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Ah Man! I can't believe someone has a video of it! That is it exactly! And yes that barracuda (or a few of them
 ) hang out there ALL the time so it's really something to see! QUITE spooky when you suddenly turn around and there's a 6 foot barracuda only 4 feet away from you in 3 feet of water!! WOW how I want to go back!
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05-22-2009, 01:08 AM
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Steve,
if you want to see fish dive around Cancun & for more coral/sponge focused dives Cozumel. You'll see a good mix most places but that is my take on it. Palencar caves are a great site.
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05-22-2009, 02:45 PM
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If you go back, try snorkeling in Half Moon Bay. It is just a short walk (although we rented bikes) from Akumal Bay. The variety of fish and corals there is amazing! I had a very curious Parrot Fish following be around and brushing against my toes. Wish I would have had a camera.
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06-11-2009, 04:27 PM
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Well I'm back and unfortunately I didn't get any diving in. It was wedding with tons of good friends and no one else was certified so finding the time to sober up for diving just didn't happen.
I did get some snorkeling in, but was not overly impressed. I didn't care for Akumal Bay, the brackish water was terrible for visibility and the reef was poor, lots of fish but little coral. The reefs between Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel obviously took a good hit from the recent hurricane as lots of coral was still buried in sand. This was another reason I didn't bother with the diving, I just didn't expect it to be that good. Here's some pics, I have to say that I think Jamaica and Cuba offer better reefs than the Mayan.               
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06-11-2009, 05:29 PM
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Hmmm...I am not sure how you can say the diving in Jamaica and Cuba is better when you did not dive on your trip to Mexico. The Mayan coast has lots of world class dive sites. Each to his own I guess.
Like I said, when I was there in November the water was silty in Akumal bay, unless you got out there before all the boat traffic. And as I understand, the winds are generally stronger and more frequent in the spring, which would stir up the sand. But a short trip to Half Moon bay would have rewarded you with clear water, and tons of fish and coral. Glad you had a good trip otherwise!
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