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September 24, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

BY: Jon Warrenchuk

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© OCEANA / Carlos Minguell

 

Rough Weather Near Christmas Ridge

Rough weather and high seas caused unforeseen problems in launching the ROV yesterday. With no improvement in the weather in sight, we begin to head south to start our next leg of work.

Our intended dive location with the ROV was Christmas Ridge, southwest of Tampa Bay approximately 120 miles offshore. Christmas Ridge was so-named by fisherman for the large catches of fish that could be relied upon to bring home a big paycheck before the holidays.

We were interested to see if the fish were still there, but reconnaissance at this site will have to wait for better conditions on another day.

 

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