Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro

DeepGeek · 4th July 2007, 19:34

I had a great time on the Nautilus Explorer in the middle of Jan this year. Hammerheads, Manta Rays and a couple of brief Tiger shark sightings.

Anyone going in Jan 2008 (or Feb?) on CCR? I was the only person on a rebreather last time, which meant a lot of diving on my own and one hour dives. It's a very rebreather friendly boat (skipper dives a meg).

Anyone going early next year?

Nautilus Explorer Scuba Diving Liveaboard and destination adventures -

babar · 5th July 2007, 04:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by DeepGeek)

I had a great time on the Nautilus Explorer in the middle of Jan this year. Hammerheads, Manta Rays and a couple of brief Tiger shark sightings.

Anyone going in Jan 2008 (or Feb?) on CCR? I was the only person on a rebreather last time, which meant a lot of diving on my own and one hour dives. It's a very rebreather friendly boat (skipper dives a meg).

Anyone going early next year?

Nautilus Explorer Scuba Diving Liveaboard and destination adventures -

Went last year. A great trip. Highly recommended

DeepGeek · 26th September 2007, 20:15

I'm on the Jan 27 trip, hopefully there'll be other bubble-free divers out there too!

RonMicjan · 26th September 2007, 20:47

I have 17 trips on the nautilus explorer, but all in BC or Alaska, would love to do a warm water excursion someday, this sounds like a good one!

DeepGeek · 4th October 2007, 21:15

I was thinking of doing a cold water trip with the Nautilus next summer, any recommendations of an itinerary that covers the main sights in one trip?
I was thinking perhaps of the trip starting in Juneau Alaska and ending in Vancouver (where I have friends).

RonMicjan · 6th October 2007, 15:35

We are putting a trip together for late may early june of 08 that will be concentrated on CCR's and deep long dives. Interested?

**wedivebc** · 6th October 2007, 15:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

We are putting a trip together for late may early june of 08 that will be concentrated on CCR's and deep long dives. Interested?

Here is the trip description Ron is talking about:
The Nautilus Explorer

edasque · 7th December 2007, 15:42

Are the Socorro Islands reefs or is it just big fish in the open blue ocean

teksimple · 7th December 2007, 17:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

Are the Socorro Islands reefs or is it just big fish in the open blue ocean

There are reefs, but not with the diversity of more tropical reefs. Tropical reefs support a fraction of the biomass of these islands, however, and with that greater biomass in the Revillagigedos you get to see a higher rate of food chain turnover. Because the Pacific is now well into a La Nina southern oscillation weather pattern, you can expect the biomass this year to be greater than average. More westerly-flowing surface winds drives greater upwelling which provides more nutrients for the food chain. Expect the water to be a wee bit cooler as a result of that increased upwelling from the deep. The big animal action should be nothing other than outstanding in January.

edasque · 7th December 2007, 19:40

so you sit and wait in 30 feet of water ? (Don't mean to sound *****y, just trying to understand).

4th July 2007, 19:34	#1 (permalink)
DeepGeek New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 21	Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro I had a great time on the Nautilus Explorer in the middle of Jan this year. Hammerheads, Manta Rays and a couple of brief Tiger shark sightings. Anyone going in Jan 2008 (or Feb?) on CCR? I was the only person on a rebreather last time, which meant a lot of diving on my own and one hour dives. It's a very rebreather friendly boat (skipper dives a meg). Anyone going early next year? Nautilus Explorer Scuba Diving Liveaboard and destination adventures -
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5th July 2007, 04:57	#2 (permalink)
babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 417	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro Quote: (Originally Posted by DeepGeek) I had a great time on the Nautilus Explorer in the middle of Jan this year. Hammerheads, Manta Rays and a couple of brief Tiger shark sightings. Anyone going in Jan 2008 (or Feb?) on CCR? I was the only person on a rebreather last time, which meant a lot of diving on my own and one hour dives. It's a very rebreather friendly boat (skipper dives a meg). Anyone going early next year? Nautilus Explorer Scuba Diving Liveaboard and destination adventures - Went last year. A great trip. Highly recommended __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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26th September 2007, 20:15	#3 (permalink)
DeepGeek New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 21	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro I'm on the Jan 27 trip, hopefully there'll be other bubble-free divers out there too!
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26th September 2007, 20:47	#4 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,100	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro I have 17 trips on the nautilus explorer, but all in BC or Alaska, would love to do a warm water excursion someday, this sounds like a good one! __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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4th October 2007, 21:15	#5 (permalink)
DeepGeek New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 21	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro I was thinking of doing a cold water trip with the Nautilus next summer, any recommendations of an itinerary that covers the main sights in one trip? I was thinking perhaps of the trip starting in Juneau Alaska and ending in Vancouver (where I have friends).
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6th October 2007, 15:35	#6 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,100	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro We are putting a trip together for late may early june of 08 that will be concentrated on CCR's and deep long dives. Interested? __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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6th October 2007, 15:37	#7 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) We are putting a trip together for late may early june of 08 that will be concentrated on CCR's and deep long dives. Interested? Here is the trip description Ron is talking about: The Nautilus Explorer __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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7th December 2007, 15:42	#8 (permalink)
edasque French Erik Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 262	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro Are the Socorro Islands reefs or is it just big fish in the open blue ocean
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7th December 2007, 17:31	#9 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 503	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) Are the Socorro Islands reefs or is it just big fish in the open blue ocean There are reefs, but not with the diversity of more tropical reefs. Tropical reefs support a fraction of the biomass of these islands, however, and with that greater biomass in the Revillagigedos you get to see a higher rate of food chain turnover. Because the Pacific is now well into a La Nina southern oscillation weather pattern, you can expect the biomass this year to be greater than average. More westerly-flowing surface winds drives greater upwelling which provides more nutrients for the food chain. Expect the water to be a wee bit cooler as a result of that increased upwelling from the deep. The big animal action should be nothing other than outstanding in January. __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson
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7th December 2007, 19:40	#10 (permalink)
edasque French Erik Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 262	Re: Jan 2008 Revillagidedos Is./Socorro so you sit and wait in 30 feet of water ? (Don't mean to sound *****y, just trying to understand).
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