串本のダイビングポイント / Good Wrasse world

Breeding season start

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Many kinds of underwater creatures are breeding.

May 22, 2023

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Weather: Rainy→Sunny
Ground Temperature:19~24℃
Water Temperature: 20~21℃
Wind Direction: East→west(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10~12m
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It was a little chilly in the morning today, but from noon it becomes warm like summer.
I think you can dive with a wetsuit without feeling cold.

Then, The breeding season start in this week.
Some Damselfish are protecting their eggs and lay an eggs.

The father usually protect their eggs.
Also, Nemo lay an eggs as well.

I showed you the movie of behavior spawning of Bigfin reef squids.
I can also observe it today.

There are 20~25 squids.

Sometimes, the male squid was fighting.
It’s so dynamic.
This situation is shown in this season, so if you come to Kushimoto in May.
I want you to see it!!

Others, there are macro creatures.
The hermit crab lives in the place which is so beautiful.

If you usually take a pictures, I recommend you to go to here.
The backside shell is very beautiful.

At last, I show you the seaweed that looks like flower.
It’s tiny, but when you take a picture of it, you can gain in beauty.

The sea of Kushimoto has a beautiful sight, many kinds of creatures and potential, I think.
I hope the people from all over the world will know the charm of our dive site.

I will do my best to convey the charm of Kushimoto to the world.

When you come to Japan, please make a plan to come to Kushimoto.
See you then(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Bigfin reef squid, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Smokey chromis, Hydrocoryne miurensis

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Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Good condition

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Nice condition is keeping good!!

May 22, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 20~25℃
Water Temperature: 21℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3~5m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:10~15m
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Recently, the water temperature is getting warmer.
It is 21 degrees.

The number of diver who wear a wetsuit is increasing.

Many underwater creatures are becoming more active as the water temperature rises.

I make a movie that shows you today’s sea.
Please check it.

Now, I’m happy Many foreign tourist to come to our shop.
I will do my best to let you know more about the sea of Kushimoto.

Please come and visit us.

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Good Wrasse world

Many Chicken Grunt

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I can see many fishes today.

May 13, 2023

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Weather: Rainy
Ground Temperature: 16~21℃
Water Temperature: 18~20℃
Wind Direction: Southwest(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:8~10m
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It was rainy day today.
But, the sea condition is very calm.

So, we can enjoy diving without stress.

At first dive, I can see school of Chicken Grunt.

I think the number of Chicken Grunt is 500.
The scale is very dynamic !!!

Also, I can find rare seaslug.

It is tiny usually, but the seaslug is 1cm.
So, it is easy to observe it in details.

At last dive, I can find sea turtle.

She didn’t run away quickly .
I cannot catch up with turtle, but I can observe it for long time.

And, many bigfin reef squid was spawning today.
I guess I can observe the spawning behavior tomorrow also.

I will enjoy diving tomorrow.

The water temperature is getting warmer.
So, the number of diver who wear a wetsuit is getting more, I think.

We have a space for booking in weekday.
Please come and visit us!!

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Sea turtle, Bigfin reef squid

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Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Taking pictures

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I can do photo dive today.

May 12, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 15~20℃
Water Temperature: 19℃
Wind Direction: Southeast(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:8~10m
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It was sunny outside today.
So, I can see the diver who wear a wetsuit recently .

The water temperature is getting warm.
So, underwater creatures is so active now.

In this term, the main topic of Kushimoto’s sea is spawning behavior of Bigfin reef squid.
A male squid is very big.  When he get closer to us, it’s very powerful !!

I updated the movie of squid in Youtube.
If you don’t mind please check the movie.

After observing it, I took a picture of underwater macro creatures .

This is a picture of Hermit crab.
They live in a hole where is coral.

There are also beautiful shell behind hermit crab.
I think it is so beautiful, so I took a pic of it.

Others, the seaweed was spawning.

Can you see the tiny eggs??Eggs is red one.
It is so difficult to observe with your eyes, so you need to use digital camera.

Last, I wanna show you this seaslug.

This is “Pikachu”. The color seems like Pokemon Pikachu, so Japanese diver call it “Pikachu”

In a little while, you will be able to make reservations through “KLOOK” website.
Please come and see the sea of Kushimoto when you come to Japan.

See you then(^^)/

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Pikachu, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Martensia fragilis

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Good Wrasse world

Friendly Sea turtle

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We can meet friendly sea turtle today.

May 8, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 17~23℃
Water Temperature: 17~19℃
Wind Direction: Northwest→Sortheast(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:20m
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It was heavy rain yesterday.
Some area damaged by heavy rain.

After rainy day, the visibility is usually getting worse, but today visibility of the sea is so good!!

We can see that situation sometimes.
The white area is freshwater that is coming from river, and then blue area is sea water.

Its situation is rare, I think.
Because, this situation is not something you can see even if you want to see it.

Isn’t this gradation beautiful.?

When I dive today, I can see many kinds of baby fish.
The number of juvenile fish is expected to increase.

The Glass Goby stay at beautiful place.
This polyps looks like flower I think.

The end of diving, I can meet friendly sea turtle.
The sea turtle doesn’t run away at all.

So, we can get closer to her.
Her face is very cute. We hung out with her for ten minutes.

The number of sea turtle is getting more after May.
It becomes easy to meet her after that season.

If you want to see a sea turtle, I recommend you to come May through September.

We will dive three times tomorrow.
I hope the visibility is still good.

See you then(^^)/

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Sea turtle, Glass goby

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Good Wrasse world

1 day left of Golden Week

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The visibility is getting good.

May 6th, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 17~21℃
Water Temperature: 19℃
Wind Direction: Southwest(3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:20m
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Hello.

1 day left of Golden Week.The visibility’s getting good.

It’s about 20m. We can enjoy diving with comfortable.

The water temperature rise to 19 degrees.

So, some guest use wet suit today.

Today, we can see the spawning behavior of Bigfin reef squid.

The spawning behavior is becoming active.

I watched the spawning behavior for 20minutes.

The public holiday called “Golden Week” will finish tomorrow.

I’m glad everyone to come to our shop!!

We will enjoy diving tomorrow as well.

See you then!!

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Bigfin reef squid

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Bizen, Good Wrasse world, Same-no-hire

Bigfin reef squid

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I could observe spawning of Bigfin reef squid.

April 30, 2023

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Weather: Rainy→Cloudy
Ground Temperature: 20℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: Sorthwest(6m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:8m
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Now is the long public holiday in Japan.
But, there are heavy waves in this morning today…

I think I cannot  dive at first, but I can dive in a day.

Then, we can observe Bigfin reef squid today.

They were spawning.
The squid is very big, so it is very dynamic !!!

I hope everyone see this situation!!!

And then, there is “KOINOBORI” underwater now!!

In Japan, there is acustom of decorating “KOINOBORI” on May 5th.
You can see it by May 5th.

Others, there are many kinds of macro underwater creatures.

Could you find the sea slug??
The sea slug is good at hiding!!

Tomorrow is weekday, but many people come to our shop!!
We are so happy to many guest come to our shop!!

I’m looking forward everyone to come to Kushimoto!!

Bye for now!!

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Bizen, Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Long Holiday start!!

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Long Holiday start in Japan.

April 29, 2023

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Weather: Cloudy→Rainy
Ground Temperature: 17~20℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: Southeast(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:8~10m
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The long holiday that is called “Golden week” in Japan start today!!

Many guest will come to our shop in this term.
The water temperature is about 18 degree.

So, I recommend you to use dry suit now.
In spring season, there are many beautiful seaweed in Kushimoto area.

Sometimes, sea slug is staying near the seaweed.
It is called “Sporochnus dotyi Brostoff”.

It’s so beautiful, so many Japanese diver like it.

I want to show you this seaweed.
It is also beautiful.

In this season, this seaweed is spawning sometimes.
If you want to observe it,  it is better to bring digital camera because it’s tiny.

This seaslug looks like dog or rabbits, doesn’t it?
She has eyes, so the face is so cute(^^)

We will enjoy diving tomorrow as well.
I hope we can observe rare underwater creature.

The number of the guest from overseas is increasing from March.
I’m happy many foreign guest to come our shop.

When you come to Japan, please plan to come to Kushimoto!!

See you then(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Sporochnus dotyi Brostoff, Bornella anguilla, Martensia fragilis Harvey

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Good Wrasse world, Same-no-hire

Beautiful small world

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I was in charge of a macro photo team today.

April 2nd, 2023

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Weather: Sunny→Rainy
Ground Temperature: 20~23℃
Water Temperature: 17℃
Wind Direction: Northeast(6~8m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10m
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Today, I went to diving with two guests who likes to take a macro photo.
So, I tried to find some macro underwater creatures .

In a first dive, I can find beautiful situation.

It is so beautiful, isn’t it??
There are many these seaweed in Kushimoto in Spring season.

Also, we can see many these sea slugs.

Their eyes are very cute(^^)
It looks like elephant, I think.

Others, there are many kind of macro underwater creatures for taking a pic.

And then, I can watch the scene at last dive.
The scene is that this fish do the toilet.

It is rare scene .

Recently, the number of inquiry from foreign guest is increasing .
I’m so happy to take many inquiry from overseas.

I want to everyone come to our shop.
Now, you can use dry suit without rental fee of it.

I think you can enjoy diving in your pace in this season.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in kushimoto.

See you then(^^)

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Bizen, Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Many Eagle ray

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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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Good Wrasse world, Ni-No-Ne