11.16.08 - Blue Heron Bridge Dive

Hello everyone!

Saturday November 16 finds the Video Dude and number one dive buddy/underwater model Terri at the Blue Heron Bridge in Palm Beach County (FL). This is the place where all the locals go when sea conditions are poor. There is a nice park under the bridge (Phil Foster Park) with free parking, restrooms and fresh water showers for rinsing off afterwards. There is a nice shoreline beach for entry/exits and it's a nice easy dive of 15ft (at high tide).

We were joined by Jayson and several members of ScubaBoard this day. Was nice to be able to put faces with screen names and make new friends. There was so much in the way of animal life too. Horseshoe Crabs, Eagle Rays, Spotted Eels, Lobster, Sharp-tailed Eel, Sea Robins, Batfish, Flying Gurnards, Scorpionfish, Spadefish, Grunts, Angelfish and more!


One of the best parts was the Flying Gurnard. It came right over to my camera and "struck a pose" for me, spreading it's fins and letting me see the beautiful blue coloring. Another great experience was when Terri and Jayson managed to free a Scorpionfish trapped in a fishing net. At times the Scorpionfish looked like it didn't know we were trying to help!

Overall, a great day of diving with a great group of ScubaBoarders. We're all planning to do it again real soon!

Diving the day away in Paradise!

The Video Dude