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Happy new year

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The sea condition has been good during New year holiday.

January 3, 2023

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 6~12℃
Water Temperature: 18℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(4m/s)
Swell: 1.0~1.5m
Visibility:15~20m
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Happy new year!!
It’s the year-end and New year holidays in Japan.

So, many guest come to our shop.
The sea condition has been good during that period.

The water temperature is about 18 degree.

Some Anther-fish is nuptial colored.
It’s very beautiful !!

In other dive point, we can observe this fish.

It looks like gold medal.
They usually live the dark place.

If you want to observe it well, I recommend you to bring underwater light.

In January, the number of the sea slug that is called “Pikachu” has increased .

It is similar to Pokemon Pikachu, isn’t it??

A winter season is easier to meet than summer season.
It is one of the most popular spices in Japan.

As the year changes, I think the impact of the coronavirus will decrease, so please include diving in Kushimoto as one of year activities.

Thank you for reading our blog.
See you next blog!!

Bye(^^)/

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串本の生きもの

Pikachu, Pinecorn-fish

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world, Ando-no-hana

We can see many kinds of fishes!!

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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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串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki

Observing goby and sea slug

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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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串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki

Nice visibility

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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

We enjoyed photo diving for two days

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I enjoyed macro photo diving today.

October 23, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 18~24℃
Water Temperature: 24℃
Wind Direction: North→West(3~6m/s)
Swell: 0.5~1.0m
Visibility:15~20m
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It’s sunny day in a weekend.
So, we can enjoy diving without stress.

The visibility is so good!!
All guest looks like enjoying their diving.

Then, I dived in bayside dive point.
There are many small and tiny creatures.

So, The diver who like taking a pics of macro creatures can enjoy in Kushimoto now.
It’s becoming a sea where you don’t have to worry about what to take.

At last,I’ll show you some pics that taken by our guest.

if you come to Kushimoto, you’ll definitely enjoy diving!!
We are looking forward to your visit.

See you next blog.
Bye(^^)

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串本の生きもの

Emperor shrimp, Ghost pipe fish, Whip coral goby, White-rayed shrimp goby, Japanese inflator filefish, Yellownose prawn-goby, Peacock wrasse, Calvactaea tumida, Anemonefish

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki, Ando-no-hana

Photo Diving

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We enjoyed taking a pictures in two dives.

23,March,2022

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Weather: Cloudy
Ground Temperature: 8~13℃
Water Temperature: 16~17℃
Wind Direction: East(5~7m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:8~12m
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Today, we enjoyed taking  underwater  pictures .

Today’s guest said that he had never seen this shrimp.

The shrimp is called “Laomenes cornutus”.
It’s rare shrimp in Kushimoto.

And he also favorites “Short-bodied pipe fish”.

There are beautiful seaweed behind this fish.
I like this picture (^^)

Then, I joined the group that is called ” Nudibranch  lovers’ association”.
The group have five members. And the theme of this group is searching  many Nudibranchs in Kushimoto area.

So, I try to look for more Nudibranchs as much as I can.
If you are interested in Nudibranchs, Please come to our shops.

I wanna look for Nudibranch with you.

After the effects of  COVID-19 have diminished , I will do my best  guests from overseas to enjoy diving in Kushimoto!!!

So, If you will be able to visit Japan, please come and visit our shop!!
You can spend good time I think.

串本の生きもの

Verconia purpurea, Shirt-bodied pipe fish, Laomenes cornutus

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki

Photo with using fisheye lens

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The color of ocean is beautiful blue.

January 31 , 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 5~11℃
Water Temperature: 18~19℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(6~8m/s)
Swell: 1.0~2.0m
Visibility:12~15m
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Today, we practice taking a pic with using Fisheye lens.
The condition is so good for practicing !!!!

There are so many Whitesaddle goatfishes in Kushimoto now.
So, we took a pic of it.

There are a thousand of this fish in this area, I guess.
You can enjoy taking photographs, I think.

And, I want to recommend you this place.
The situation is so beautiful, isn’t it?

In kushimoto, there are big coral that color is red.

The color type is so beautiful.
So, this situation is one of popular point in Kushimoto area.

Last, I show you a surprising sight.

It is the scene that a moray is attacking to Lobster .
The moray bite lobster very hard.

I was so excited to see such a situation (^^)

Diving is fun because you don’t know what will happen!!!

串本の生きもの

Whitesaddle goatfish, Moray, Scalefin Anthias

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world, Ni-No-Ne

Macro Dive

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There are many kinds of creatures.

January 29 , 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 7~12℃
Water Temperature: 18~19℃
Wind Direction: Northwest(3~6m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:10~12m
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Today , we go to the point of out of ocean for the first time in a while.
We can meet many small creatures.

First, I want to show you this pic.

The situation is so beautiful, isn’t it?
I want to take a pictures!!!

Then,  I saw the squirt that looks like Panda.

Japanese usually call it “Panda Hoya”.

In addition , there are many frog fish and Nudibranchia in Kuhsimoto.

When you want to take a pic of small creature, You can enjoy diving in Kushimoto.
Please come and come and visit us!!

串本の生きもの

Warty Frogfish, Whip coral goby, Panda hoya

串本のダイビングポイント

Sumisaki, Ni-No-Ne, Tou-no-oki

W.Temp is rising!!

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W.temp is about 19℃！！

January  5, 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 5~11℃
Water Temperature: 18~19℃
Wind Direction: southeast(2~3m/s)
Swell: 1.0m
Visibility:12~15m
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The waves were high yesterday but today is a calm.
We can dive easier than yesterday.

Today, we practice to take a pictures  of macro creatures with using microscope mode by OLUMPUS.

When you take a picture of Nudibranchs, it is useful!!
This mode can shoot 1mm object.

As soon as I told the guest how to shoot in the morning,  he mastered the microscope  mode.

This size is 1mm. But, He took a perfect picture of it.
I was surprised at how quickly he could take a perfect picture .

We can also meet beautiful Nudibranch.

It is so beautiful, isn’t it?
When I find it, I’m so happy.

In the end , he took such a beautiful picture.

If you can master the microscope  mode, there will be more ways to enjoy diving, I think.

There aren’t many guests in the coming season, so it’s perfect for practicing.

Please come and visit us.

串本の生きもの

Miamira flavicostata, Martadoris amakusana, feather duster worms

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sumisaki, Good Wrasse world

Windy day

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We go to “Sanbira” for the first time in a while.

January 3rd 2022

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Weather: Sunny
Ground Temperature: 8~11℃
Water Temperature: 17~18℃
Wind Direction: West(7~10m/s)
Swell: 1.5~2.0m
Visibility:15m
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A strong westerly wind has continued since last night.
So, the wave are getting higher.
For that reason, we can go to Sumisaki area in the morning but we cannot go to the area again.

We have been diving  in “Sanbira” where the waves are hard to rise for next dive.

There are many kinds of corals. So, the view is so wonderful!!
And there are many butterfly fish in the corals.

If you go to deeper area in this point, you may be able to meet “Gymnura japonica”.
We could meet it today!!

It is difficult to find this ray because it hides in the sand.
When we search this ray, we also meet small Red Lionfish.

The fins is so beautiful!! So, I like this fish.
How about you?

In addition, there were many kinds of creatures such as shrimp and Nudibranch in “Sanbira”.

I wanna take a movie in this point with using GoPro.
I think I can take a movie of coral reef and fishes that seems like southern ocean.
When I finish taking movie, I update it at Youtube.
If you want, please watch it.

Forecast said the sea condition will be  getting better tomorrow.
So I think you will be able to  enjoy diving more in Kushimoto!!

串本の生きもの

Red Lionfish, Gymnura japonica, Stiliger sp.1, Hidden Coralimorph Shrimp

串本のダイビングポイント

Bizen, Sanbira