串本のダイビングポイント / Bizen

Searching for shrimps

2023年1月11日Staff Blog小池

We can observe various of shrimps.

January 11, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 4~16℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: West(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:12~15m
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Today, I was looking for various of shrimps.
There are many shrimps in Kushimoto area.

Today’s guest likes to look for shrimps and take a pics of that.

The shrimp that he want to take a pics is that shrimp.

This shrimp doesn’t have Japanese name.
The name is “Phycocaris Simulans”.

Most Japanese diver like this shrimp.

Now, Some Clear Cleaner shrimp has a egg in their stomach .

Their eyes is very cute, isn’t it?

Others, we can meet baby frog fish.

The size is about 1cm.
It’s tiny, so it is hard to observe. If you want to know the details, I recommend you to bring camera.

Glass goby laid an eggs on the coral.

When I take a pics of them, the eggs look shiny.
It’s so beautiful !!!

the various of macro fishes, shrimps etc increases in the winter.

And the number of guest is fewer than summer season.
So, you can dive at own pace.

The W.temp is 18 degree.
Rental equipment is free on weekdays, so please come and visit us when you travel.
( Reservation is necessary )

We are looking forward to hearing from you!!

See you then(^^)

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串本の生きもの

Warty Frogfish, Clear Cleaner shrimp, Glass goby and eggs

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

We can see many kinds of fishes!!

2022年12月16日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Nanki Seamans Club, Wakayama小池

Many kinds of fishes gather at the same place.

December 16, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 7~13℃
Water Temperature: 19~20℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(6m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:10~15m
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Recently, the number of days when the sea is rough is increasing .
It is an annual trend that the number of days when the sea gets rough increases in winter.

When the sea is rough, we usually change the dive point that is calm.
The point of name is Uchiura-beach.

We went to there yesterday, but we can dive in Kushimoto today.

In the morning, we can see many fishes at the same place.
For examples, Damzels, Snappers, Banded boar fish, Greater amberjack and so on.

the greater amberjack we met is very big!!!
The size is about 1m~1.5m, I think!!

When I find it, I was so surprised!!!

At second dive, I looked forward macro creatures.

I can meet baby box fish.It’s so cute(^^)

At the end of second dives, I can find tiny sea slug.

Now, the number of sea slug is increasing !!
We can enjoy searching sea slugs now.

By the way, it will be rainy day tomorrow, but the sea will be calm.
On the other hands, the sea will be rough day after tomorrow….

I think I will not be able to dive in our dive site on 18th…
I hope the whether forecast will change for the better.

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Bizen, Sumisaki

Rare shrimps

2022年11月29日Staff Blog小池

We can find rare shrimps today.

November 30, 2022

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Weather: Cloudy→Rainy
Ground Temperature: 17~22℃
Water Temperature: 21~22℃
Wind Direction: Southwest(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10m
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It was cloudy and rainy today.
But sea condition is still good!!!

Today, I try to find a rare shrimp.
It’s tiny as usual, so it’s hard to find them.

So I’m so happy when I find the shrimps.

At first dive, I can find “Yakushima-kakure-ebi”.

The coral looks like flower garden.
It’s so beautiful(^^)

And we can also find Harlequin shrimp at second dive.

Both of them is popular species in Japan.

There are many kinds of goby now.
These goby is so cute and beautiful.

They usually live in table coral.
It’s hard to take a pics but when you can do, you can feel a sense of accomplishment, I think.

There will be strong wind tomorrow .
So, we may not be able to dive in Kushimoto area…..

I hope I could dive in Kushimoto tomorrow.

See you then(^^)/

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Bizen, Good Wrasse world

Coral vitality

2022年11月26日Staff Blog小池

The coral have a strong vitality.

November 26, 2022

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Weather: Cloudy
Ground Temperature:16~19℃
Water Temperature: 21~22℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(2~3m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:10~12m
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Today’s sea condition is very good!!!
The sea is calm and the w.temp is warm.

Today, I received an unusual request.
It’s the situation how corals live vigorously.

Sometimes, we see that situation .
It’s a spectacle of living vigorously while entwining the fishing line.

I think this view is situation that only divers can see.

In this season, we can see many kinds of sea squirt.

It looks like Panda, isn’t it??
It’s so cute(^^)

We can meet rare shrimp at last dive.

Can you notice that??
It is good at hiding usually, so it’s hard to find.

Others, we can see many carabs, sea slugs, fishes and so on.
Now, we can see various creatures now.

Please come and visit us!!
See you next blog!!

See you then!!
Bye(^^)

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Bizen, Sumisaki

Spotted Eagle ray

2022年11月22日Staff Blog小池

We went to the point of out of the ocean for a while.

November 22, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 15~21℃
Water Temperature: 22℃
Wind Direction: North(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10~12m
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It was sunny day today and the ocean is calm.

So, we went to the point of out of the ocean for a while.
There are little bit current but we can enjoy diving.

Luckily today I encountered a spotted eagle ray right after I started diving.

It’s very big, so we can observe easily.

After that, we can so many kinds of schools of fish.

We can see many fishes in the point of the out of ocean.

At third dive, we went to bay side point.
There are many kinds of macro creatures.

For example, sea slug.
It’s tiny in this season.
When you observe it, it’s better to use micro scope.

At last, I can find new baby Longnose hawkfish.

The body is clear.
It’s small and cute(^^)

You can also see various creatures such as frog fish.

As winter approaches, the number of guests from overseas is increasing.

We look forward to welcoming everyone .

Bye(^^)

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Bizen, Sumisaki, Asaji

Observing goby and sea slug

2022年11月14日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Macro photography, Nanki Seamans Club, Wakayama小池

There are so many creatures to watch now.

November 14, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 16~21℃
Water Temperature: 23℃
Wind Direction: West(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10~12m
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It was heavy rain yesterday but Today is sunny day.
So, we can enjoy diving!!

I go to diving for observing goby and sea slug today.

In the first dive, we looked for some goby that lives with shrimps.

This goby is very shy, so when you get closer to them, you have to move slowly as much as you can.

As for sea slugs, we can find rare sea slugs.
Can you notice where the sea slug is?

The sea slug is good at hiding.
I’m so happy when I find out this.

By the way, this is the hidden sea slug in the picture.

Second one is this.

The eyes is very cute(^^)
It’s tiny. The size is 2mm.

I like this form.

Of course, you can also see schools of fish.

Recently, the number of inquiries from overseas has increased.
I’m glad you to read my blog. We’re waiting for you to visit us.

See you then(^^)/

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Bizen, Sumisaki

Rich variety

2022年11月11日Staff Blog小池

There are many kinds of creatures.

November 11, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 16~23℃
Water Temperature: 23℃
Wind Direction: Northeast(3~4m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:10~12m
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It was sunny today.
The sea is calm. So we can enjoy diving without stress.

Now, there are many kinds of creatures in Kushimoto area.
For example, shrimps, crabs and fishes.

Today, we can meet rare shrimp.

The shrimp is called ” Tedurumosuru-kakure-ebi” in Japanese.
The shrimp are good at hiding.
It is often hidden in starfish called Tezurumozuru.

And I meet this fish.
The fish are also good at hiding.

The fish mimics a tree branch.
So, when you find it, the trick is to believe and look for it.

In Autumn, there are many kinds of baby fishes.

Baby box fish is so cute.
It looks like a dice. the size is 1~2 cm.

Also, the number of tropical fish is increasing .
There are many grouper goby recently .

The fish lives in warm waters. For example, Okinawa, Indonesia, Philippines.

It’s the weekend from tomorrow.
Many guests will come to our shop.

I will enjoy diving tomorrow.

See you then!!

Bye(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Grouper goby, Thornback cowfish, Bastard seahorse, Basket Start Shrimp

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Nice visibility

2022年11月9日Staff BlogDIving, English, Kushimoto, Nanki Seamans Club, Wakayama小池

I’ll show you some schools of fishes.

November 9 , 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 18~22℃
Water Temperature: 23℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(1~2m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:15m
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Hi, there!!
I didn’t write blog for a long time.

Then, Today I went to research dive.
I think I showed you macro creatures recently.

So, I will show you schools of fishes today.

Now, there are so many fishes in bayside dive point.

There are Russell’s snapper, yellow stripe goat fish, Banded boar fish and so on.
I think this place is the best for taking a pic of schools of fishes or observing them.

In this year, the number of White-caudal chromis is more than usual.
The color is yellow, so it’s so beautiful!!

When you make a safety stop, you can see this situation in sunny day.

It looks like aurora. Don’t you think so?

Of course, there are also so many macro creatures.
Now, the number of emperor shrimp is increasing .

At the end of dive, I can meet lion fish on the top of rock.
It’s so big!!

The visibility is very good and you must be going to enjoy diving!!

I’m looking forward you to come to our shop!!

Bye for now!!

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串本の生きもの

Emperor shrimp, Russell's snapper, White-caudal chromis

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki

Do you know Wine glass of the underwater?

2022年10月30日Staff Blog小池

There are the shell’s eggs that is called wine glass.

October 30, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 15~23℃
Water Temperature: 23~24℃
Wind Direction: North→West(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:20m
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Only one day left in October.
The grand temperature is getting lower…but, other condition of the sea is good!!!
But, many people are still diving with wetsuit.

Recently, there are many shell’s eggs.
It’s called ” Wine Glass” in Japanese.

Many Japanese diver like it.
Don’t you think it resembles a wine glass?

And, we can met rare shrimp.

It’s tiny. So, it’s hard to find it because they are good at hiding.
The top shrimp is female and the bottom shrimp is male.

The number of file fish is increasing .
The fish is very cute I think.

Don’t you think the eye is very cute?

Then I will dive three times tomorrow.
I will have fun tomorrow too.

Thank you for reading the blog.
See you then(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Phycocaris simulans, Japanese inflator filefish, Wine Glass

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki, Ando-no-hana

The w.temp is still warm.

2022年10月29日Staff Blog小池

There are many kind o tropical fishes.

October 29, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 15~23℃
Water Temperature: 24.2℃
Wind Direction: Southeast→South(3m/s)
Swell: 0.5m
Visibility:20~25m
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The water is very clear.The visibility is about 20~25m.
So, we can dive without stress.

There are so many kind of tropical fishes in Kushimoto area.
Today, we can see a rare wrasse.