By ***Boat Chick****Tink*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7338) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 1:49 pm: |
Roger Burnham has a great vid of Omar, and what it looks like now at Sabadeco Pier.
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By John W. (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 3:44 pm: |
Thank you for the video presenting the Omar and post-Omar situation on Bonaire. That sort of work is very, very helpful.
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By Dan Jolly (BonaireTalker - Post #25) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 4:25 pm: |
I appreciate John's comments and as an instructor also I understand the issues he raises. However, with that said, I do think this video is well done and for the first time I am seeing the effects of Omar on the reef. It is a good documentary and I will share it around to students and other divers as well as non-divers. Kudos to Roger.
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By Aqua Paul (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 4:51 pm: |
I agree with you John
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By Roger Burnham - Blennylips Bonaire (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #181) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 4:52 pm: |
John, this has been hashed out several times before and I've stated my views:
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By Babs (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12212) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 8:06 pm: |
That was a very sad dive indeed. I recognized the area where the large mountainous star coral stood and just could not believe that it was rubble. I just stared at it trying to put the pieces of the puzzle back together. Then when we got to the pier and found that the groves of elkhorn coral were gone, replaced by sand...just so many of the landmarks gone.....
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By ***Boat Chick****Tink*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7347) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 8:20 pm: |
Babs, seeing all the elkhorn coral gone, and just rubble was VERY disheartening for sure
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By ***Boat Chick****Tink*** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7350) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 8:44 pm: |
Here is Dee Scarr's website
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1078) on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 11:44 pm: |
Thanks for posting the video. Sad to see the damage but that is Mother Nature for you. she is not always kind.
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By Babs (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12214) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 8:43 am: |
I am waiting for final word on picking up newly placed debris from the storm. I have heard from ElseMarie that there will be some organizing going on to do so.
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By Kimo (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #251) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:03 am: |
Thanks Roger for the post Omar video. This is the first glimps I have had of the underwater life since the hurricane. Lots of damage to the reef but lots of promise as well. I also watched some of your other videos of Bonaire. Loved them all especially Angel City which was probably my favorite dive while on Bonaire. Thanks for sharing.
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By cory (BonaireTalker - Post #75) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 8:44 pm: |
oh no....
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1745) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 8:51 pm: |
Cory, There is many sites where the damage is minimal. Your trip will be fine, just dive a little deeper... Ron
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By Babs (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12215) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:50 pm: |
Cory, many sites in the south and the eastern side of Klein, as well as the eastern side of Bon are with little or no apparent damage. Also, as Ron noted, deeper, below 35-40 feet also has minimal damage. Have a great trip and do not worry!
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By Will Brown (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 11:13 am: |
Laser pointer. Non-"invasive." No provocation.
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