By Tom Costarino on Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 9:33 am: |
This is a quick report of our visit from 31 July to 7 August. For the three of us it was our second trip. Wife and daughter came via the BWI – MON – BON Air Jamaica connection and it was not pretty. Late BWI departure and no information on the delays. Fortunately the connection was held in MON and they arrived only a little late in BOB. Return was terrible. Delayed departure from BON. Missed connection in MON and home 24 hours late. Departure second day also delayed and no information forthcoming. I tried a different route for the future. AA from DCA to CUR via Miami. From Curacao took DIVI DIVI to/from Bonaire. I cannot recommend them more highly. I contacted by e-mail about seven weeks in advance and ~~~ arrangements were made by e-mail. Even had a telephone message the boss, Hans Peter, a week before departure to confirm. Truly no hassle flying. 15 minute show time and in the words of our pilot from BON to CUR why make it a hassle. No interline connections available and luggage is limited although they will make every effort to get it there. Just let them know in advance that you have more than just carry on. Contact them at http://www.baibini.com/. This is my preferred way to go. Round trip CUR - BON - CUR is $80 US.
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By Jamie Barber on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 9:45 am: |
Tom
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By Tom Costarino on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 6:42 pm: |
They were about 12 to 18 inches in diameter and bowl shaped. No tentacles noted and floating within three to five feet of the surface. They had two or three round reddish markings on the underside. I could not tell what they were attracted too. We meet two other divers who had run into the swarm about 100 yards from where we first saw them. Another diver was stung one two nights before and described the one that got him exactly as I described. He went to the hospital and they gave him a shot (large needle in the thigh). They told him he was the fourth that night. Not a total loss as it was a beautiful night and the absence of ambient light at Andrea II gave us a chance to view the beautiful stars.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 8:52 pm: |
Sounds like moon jellies - normally not particularly venemous. Maybe Bud can shed some light?
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By Bud Gillan on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 4:19 pm: |
Real Aurelia and Nightime Nematocysts.
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By Brian J. Walsh on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 6:03 pm: |
Trip report July 29-Aug 7
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By Brian J. Walsh on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 6:15 pm: |
Trip Report Part II
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By Lea Coolen on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 7:57 pm: |
By Lea Coolen on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 07:54 pm:
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By Bud Gillan on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:01 am: |
Tom. Is this the jelly you saw , the moon jelly that Lea posted. It fits your description, but if you saw the bottom one, the sea wasp, that is another matter.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:09 am: |
Bud,
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By Bud Gillan on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:16 pm: |
New jelly species found on Bonaire.
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By Bud Gillan on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 3:48 pm: |
Shedding Light on the moon (jellies)
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By Tom Costarino on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 11:38 am: |
I had no idea I would start this chain of responses. Yes the moon jelly is definitely the species we saw. I find it interesting in the week we were there, the number of dives we had, and the number of jellies we saw that night, that this was the only time we saw any jellyfish of any kind. I do not know about the toxicity of them but I would not characterize the guy that went to the hospital as a wimp. Clearly he was hurting that night. Anyhow still a great week and some good dives. Wife is out picking up some film my daughter shot so hopefully some pics to follow
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By Ellen Muller on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 2:08 pm: |
I saw only one moon jelly on a night dive in front of Habitat on Tuesday. It was right at the end of the dive so I didn't have a chance to take many photos. Here are two of them.....
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By Gail-the Dux on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 4:45 pm: |
Great shots Ellen, thanks for sharing them with us. Did you take these with a digital or SLR?
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By Carole Baker on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 7:04 pm: |
Ellen, once again you have outdone yourself! Excellent shots...but, of course! Thanks for sharing your art with us...again. We truly love your works. CArole
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By Cynde Lee on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 7:32 pm: |
no kidding carol! ellen, you are amazing! I can't believe how great those pics are!
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By Ellen Muller on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 6:00 am: |
Digital camera, Gail.
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