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I was back from Kumejima

2023年3月23日Staff Blog小池

I dove with Hong Kong for two days.

March 23 , 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 18~20℃
Water Temperature: 17℃
Wind Direction: East⇨Southwest(3~5m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:5~8m
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I went to Kumejima from March 17th to 21st for Diving tour.
The sea is so clear. And I can met Manta ray at first day.

I cannot meet her in Kushimoto.
So, I was so excited !!!

I dove 9 times for three days, I can spend good time in Kumejima.
There are many caves , A school of fish, sea slugs and so on.

So, I fell in love with the sea of Kumejima.
I want to go there again.

I would like to reschedule the diving tour!!

After I came back to Kushimoto, I have dived with Hong Kong guest for two days.
He is nice guy.

At first day, we can see Pikachu.

He said he was impressed it.
Pikachu is Nickname.

Don’t you think it looks like Pokemon Pikachu?

And then, My friend fish come to meet us.

Today, I can find big grouper.
Its size is about 1m.

It is very expensive for buying.

In addition, we observed various creatures such as small shrimps, crabs, and sea slugs over the two days.

I hope the guest come to our shop again.
Thank you for coming our shop this time(^^)/

See you then(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Pikachu, Banded boar fish, Grouper, Tuskfish

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Bizen, Isuzumisho

Sporochuus dotyi Brostoff

2023年3月14日Staff BlogDIving, Drysuit, English, Kushimoto, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Sporochuus dotyi Brostoff, Wakayama小池

It looks like beautiful fireworks.

March 14, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 5~15℃
Water Temperature: 16℃
Wind Direction: west(3m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:8~10m
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Today, we went to diving for observing “Sporochuus dotyi Brostoff”.
In the spring season, the number of these are usually increasing in Kushimoto area.

The sea plants that is called “Sporochuus dotyi Brostoff” got a Japanese name last month.
It called “Kujyaku-keyari”in Japanese.

Kujyaku means Peacock in Japanese.
Don’t you think that its color looks like peacock feather?

It looks like flower or fireworks.
When you take a pics of these, the picture is so beautiful.

So, many Japanese diver like this sea plant.

Sometimes, you can see other underwater creatures near this sea plant.

A tiny sea slugs or Hermit crab is often staying near.

If you are lucky, you can meet beautiful jerry fish.

This color is very beautiful.
It will be more beautiful if you take a picture so that the background is black.

In spring season( March-May), you can see various of underwater macro creatures in Kushimoto. Of course, the school of fishes as well.

By the way, From March 22nd, we will hold a campaign where the rental fee for drysuit will be free.

So, if you want to try to dive with drysuit, this period is the best timing.
If you have never use it, don’t worry.

I teach you how to use drysuit at first dive.

If you take the course, you will be good at using drysuit.

I’m looking forward everyone to coming our shop!!

see you then(^^)

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串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Bizen, To-no-oki

Many Eagle ray

2023年2月27日Staff Blog小池

There are many eagle ray today.

February 27, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 3~13℃
Water Temperature: 16~17℃
Wind Direction: Southwest(3m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:10~12m
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Today’s sea condition is very good!!
So, we went to the dive point of out of the ocean.

At first, we cannot meet fishes….
So, I think I have to show the guest macro underwater creatures.

But, suddenly Big eagle ray appears !!!

It came to our side. So I feel it is so big!!!

After we swim 1min, there are many eagle rays were swimming .

This diving become exciting one!!!

When I eat lunch with guest, We said It is lucky to meet sea turtle today.

After that, we went to second dive.
Then, we can meet sea turtle!!!

Today’s guest has strong luck!!

As a result, He was able to see all the creatures he wanted to see.

The sea condition will be good for a long time.
So, we can dive easily in this week.

If you want to experience diving in a dry suit, now is the time.
Would you like to try dry suit diving?

I’m looking forward you to coming our shop!!
See you then(^^)/

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串本のダイビングポイント

Good Wrasse world, Ni-No-Ne

A tiny frogfish

2023年2月21日Staff Blog小池

I could find tiny frogfish today.

February 21, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 9~14℃
Water Temperature: 16~17℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:8~10m
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The sea condition is very good today.
I enjoyed macro photography diving.

At first dive, I could find tiny frogfish today.
The size is about 1cm.

It’s so cute(><)
I hope it will stay at he same place for a long time.
I often find tiny frogfish nowadays. I think the number of tiny frogfish is getting more in Kushimoto area.

Recently, there are a lot of Pikachu in Kushimoto area.

If you want to see this, I recommend you to come in this season.

In a second dive, I met many kinds of shrimps.
Today’s guest like this crab the best in this dive.

It is called “Sobagara-gani” in Japanese.
We don’t usually show it our guest, so they have never seen it.
He said he was impressed it.

I could find a Harlequin shrimp in the end of second dive.

But, the situation is very hard to take a pics. Because guests camera is big one.
The compact Digital camera is the best choice for taking the picture.

We will go to the point of out of the ocean tomorrow.
I hope we can meet Hammerhead shark like a stuff.

See you then(^^)/

Inquiry (English)

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Good Wrasse world

Strong wind day

2023年2月19日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Wakayama小池

We cannot dive in Kushimoto area due to heavy wind.

February 19, 2023

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Weather: Cloudy→Rainy
Ground Temperature: 18~19℃
Water Temperature: 17℃
Wind Direction: Southwest(8~12m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10m
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I couldn’t update our blog.
So, I will show you recently sea condition in this blog.

Recently, the visibility of Kushimoto is very good.
So, we can dive without stress.

The sea water is so clear.
Sometimes, we can meet rare fish that is usually living in the deeper area.

I can meet this rare fish on last Wednesday.

The fish usually swim near surface.
So, if you want to find it, you should keep neutral buoyancy in 1~3m.

But, I want you to observe it, because it is so cute!!!

There also other macro creatures.
I found the unique situation.

The crab is hiding in this picture.
Could you find it??

Most Japanese diver like this situation .

Today, we cannot dive in Kushimoto area.
So, we went to another dive site.

But, there are many rare macro creatures.

In the first dive, I can found mimic octopus .

It changes shape to imitate a fish or some underwater creatures.
So, It is so fun to observe it.

And, we can see cute fish in this dive site.

The goby and fish live in the same place.

At last, we can see rare sea slug.

It walks on the sand.
I have never seen it before, so I’m so happy to find it.

Then, we may not be able to dive in Kushimoto area.
We may be going to dive in Sue area tomorrow.

I hope I will be able to dive in Kushimoto tomorrow.

Now, we accept a reservation for foreign guest.
So, when you come to Japan, Please contact us freely.

We have many rental gears.
All you need is a change of clothes and you can go diving.

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串本のダイビングポイント

Uchiura beach

Beautiful situation!!

2023年2月3日Staff Blog小池

I can watch the beautiful situation in winter.

February 3rd, 2023

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Weather: Sunny →Cloudy
Ground Temperature: 6~12℃
Water Temperature: 17~18℃
Wind Direction: North(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:15m
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Hello!!
I’m sorry that I couldn’t update blog.

The visibility is very good, but the W.temp is getting lower recently.
If you want to dive in Kushimoto, you should wear drysuit.

If you have never used them, you can take course for practicing how to use.
So, If you are interested in Drysuit diving, Please let us know freely.

As for underwater creatures, we can watch this sisuation.

Most of divers likes this situation.
I like the purple color. When I found it, I always take a pic of this situation.

And there are many Pikachu.

It is tiny, so it’s hard to find it.

Now, Japapigu stay at the same place.
If I go to the place, I can meet evrytime.

Tomorrow is weekend.
So, many diver will come to our shop.

I will enjoy diving tomorrow !!

See you then!!

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Psychedelic sea slug

2023年1月24日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Wakayama小池

I met big psychedelic sea slug.

December 24, 2023

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Weather: Cloudy sometimes Rainy
Ground Temperature: 7~10℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(6~8m/s)
Swell: 1.5~2.0m
Visibility:15m
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Today, I went to dive for taking macro creatures today.

In a first dive, I found psychedelic sea slugs.

It’s very big!!
The size is about 10cm.

There was also a very small sea slugs nearby.

In winter, there are various of shrimps and crabs.

Recently, I often find Orangutan crab.
It looks like Orangutan , doesn’t it?

And I find shrimp that stayed in beautiful coral .

The polyps is like a flower.
So, many Japanese diver like this situation.

Now, Kushimoto is snowing .
We will not be able to dive in Kushimoto area tomorrow due to high waves.

We will dive in another dive site.

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串本の生きもの

Tambja Pulcherrima, Nembrotha sp.2, Orangutan crab, sexy shrimp

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki

Pink leaf scorpionfish

2023年1月22日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Leaf scorpionfish, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Seaslugs, Wakayama小池

The leaf scorpionfish has been staying in the same place.

January 22, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 3~13℃
Water Temperature: 17~18℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:12m
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Today’s sea condition is very good.
So, we went to the point of out of the ocean.

Today I continue to look for sea slugs yesterday.
We could find 32 spices in a day.

There are many various of sea slugs in Kushimoto in winter season.

While I was looking for sea slugs, I can meet leaf scorpionfish that I found in the season of the end of last year.

The color is very rare in Kushimoto.
So, I’m so happy to meet again !!

In winter season, the number of Macro creatures is getting more.
So, If you like to observe and take a pics of macro underwater creatures, I recommend you to come in winter season.

If you have never use dry suits, we can provide the course for practicing to use it.
If you want to take the course, please let us know freely.

See you then!!

Inquiry (English)

串本の生きもの

Trinchesia sp.1, Leaf scorpionfish

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Ni-No-Ne

Rare Sea slug

2023年1月21日Staff Blog小池

I can find rare sea slug today.

January 21, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 5~11℃
Water Temperature: 17~18℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:15m
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I’m in charge of the event of searching sea slugs today.
The number of sea slug is usually getting increasing in winter.

Today, I can find rare sea slug.
The name is “Placida barackobamai”.

I have never met before.
When I found it, I think it is seaweed or Polyps.

Now, there are many “Pikachu” in Kushimoto.

You can meet various size of them now.

And then, there is Warty frogfish.

The size is 1cm.So It’s so cute(^^)

The number of guest is fewer than summer season.
So, The winter season is best season to dive in your pace.

The W.temp is 18 degrees.
So, you might be able to dive with wetsuit.

Inquiry (English)

串本の生きもの

Pikachu, Warty Frogfish, Pracida Barackobamai

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Bizen, Good Wrasse world

Japapig

2023年1月20日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Visitjapan, Wakayama小池

I can meet tiny Japapig in a long time.

January 20, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 8~12℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3~7m/s)
Swell: 1.5m
Visibility:15m
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We took a four day off in this weekdays.
So, I went to dive for searching underwater.

The w.temp is 18 degree and the visibility is 15m.
The sea water is very clear(^^)

The visibility is good but I look for macro creatures.

In winter, the number of Japapig is usually increasing.