NEX at anchor in Punta Tosca, Socorro, at 156 ft, 3.5 shots out, Cloudy day sometimes Rainy, Air temp 24 C, Wind N 8 kts and sea state 1-2 ft. Water temp. 28 C, Visibility 18-20 mts.
Yesterday afternoon was crazy. During the afternoon session, the cleaning station began to fill with sharks, whitetips, silvertips, Galapagos sharks, and a tiger shark (although the DG didn’t get a chance to see the shark, so they couldn’t tell me its characteristics).
After almost an hour into the session, 7-10 false killer whales approached, but they were static, staying with the divers. The day ended up being incredible.
After finishing the session, most of the guests went up to the sundeck to enjoy the sunset. As soon as we finished operations, we began sailing towards Socorro. After dinner, we proceeded with the Manta 101 presentation.
On the way to Cabo Pearce, I communicated with the Rocio del Mar by radio and was told that visibility was very poor at Cabo Pearce, so I changed the plan and continued on to Punta Tosca.
The visibility here is incredible. During the first session, divers saw two black mantas, four chevron mantas, huge lobsters among the cracks of the lava finger, a school of six to seven hammerheads, and about 12 dolphins that were very playful. The current is not strong at all, and they were able to enjoy the entire area of Punta Tosca.
In the afternoon, we have another 3-hour session and then we will go for a routine inspection at the naval base. From there, we will set sail for Roca Partida.
Crew and guests are doing well.
