DS

Those pictures were so wonderful. Those flamingo tongues look like shells, don’t they? Or are they shells? Very cool. Sorry you’re home but sure looks like you had a wonderful trip.

Shelly ?

Enjoyed your trip report, DS. Great pics! Unfortunately we’re gonna have to get another camera……. the old one died. ? Maybe we’ll get over to GC soon and I can check with Cathy. We got our lionfish certification and will pick up our spear Monday. There are a number of lionfish hunters on the Brac now. Hopefully we can make a dent in their numbers. I’ve already gotten a bunch of lionfish recipes to try.

DS and the lovely Mrs. DS… we miss you guys already! As always, it was a blast diving with you both! Can’t wait until your next visit … and your Spanglish is fluent!! ?

DS:

Wonderful photos and commentary! I’m glad you both had a great time. And you got to come back to snow…what a way to add insult to injury!

Enjoyed your trip report, DS. Great pics! Unfortunately we’re gonna have to get another camera……. the old one died. ? Maybe we’ll get over to GC soon and I can check with Cathy. We got our lionfish certification and will pick up our spear Monday. There are a number of lionfish hunters on the Brac now. Hopefully we can make a dent in their numbers. I’ve already gotten a bunch of lionfish recipes to try.

How hard is it to get your lionfish certification? We see a good number of them on the various walls around Grand Cayman and wouldn’t mind ridding the environment of a few invaders.

Thanks.

In answer to the previous posts…….

The Department of Environment has hosted two seminars here on the Brac that I am aware of. They give information on lionfish and instructions in capturing and safe handling etc. Anyone can attend…. you do not have to be Caymanian. Getting a “licence” is a little more involved. An application must be filled out and a police background check obtained. Only an assumption, but I believe your address on the application must be local. I would like to see divers who are interested in preservation of our reefs taking part in lionfish control and I suggest anyone interested go to the DoE website to get information first hand. DO IT! It may be the start of something big.

Hey DS,

I finally got a chance to sit and enjoy your report. Sorry to hear about your flight and camera mishaps but all-in-all I bet you had a wonderful trip with memories that will last a lifetime. Your photos made me wish I was there now and you are right that the closeup details of the reef are the most beautiful. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.