Diving Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto Grand Cayman | The Shore Dive Collection | TropicLens - 4K

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @LetsDance-LessStress
    @LetsDance-LessStress Місяць тому +1

    I just started watching diving videos, and I am so impressed with the incredible beauty and stunning creatures. I'm hoping to hear at least an acknowledgement of a Creator of all the things that we enjoy in these videos. Thank you!

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  Місяць тому

      We're glad you found our site and equally impressed by the variety, complexity and diversity of the underwater world. The symbiotic relationship of algae and coral (which, unfortunately is getting stress tested again with the warmer waters) is a marvel and we love watching cleaning stations...from juvenile wrasse all the way down to tiny shrimp advertising with their wildly waving antennae. It's been an extremely fun/educational journey and we can't wait to see what new creatures we meet every dive.. Thank you for joining the ride with us!

  • @whiskeyd7
    @whiskeyd7 3 місяці тому +1

    Great diving on Grand Cayman. Awesome video, thanks for sharing.

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  3 місяці тому

      Yes, we miss Grand Cayman. That is a particular island that is close to our hearts...and Eden Rock/Devil's Grotto is our favorite site on the island!

  • @FlamingGuppy
    @FlamingGuppy Рік тому +2

    What an incredible video! Your channel is a hidden gem, you're so thorough with the fish annotations and absolutely breathtaking photos/videos.

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for those kind words, FlamingGuppy! It really is amazing what an iPhone can do. I should get the 15 Pro Max in the next few days and can't wait to see how well the new zoom works.

  • @Bulsajo
    @Bulsajo Рік тому +2

    When I lived on church street (1 block east of Eden Rock) in the 90s, a goliath grouper used to hang out there. The thimble jelly migration in national Geographics "jewels of the Caribbean Sea" was filmed there. They were very cool to swim with.

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  Рік тому

      We can't wait to go back there. :-)

  • @shotsbyscott6243
    @shotsbyscott6243 3 роки тому +1

    Great video and this dive site brings back many great memories! My parents had a home on Grand Cayman for many years. The inspiration to get scuba certified was snorking at Eden Rock and watching the divers go through the swim throughs and seeing the champagne bubbles as you call them! When I returned home I got certified and later on and did my PADI Advanced Open Water certification in Grand Cayman.
    I have dove Eden Rock more than any site outside of the US. As you may know there are thousands, perhaps millions of fish called silversides that live in the caves in the summer months. I have spent a lot of time sitting in the caves and watching the Tarpon , Grouper, and Jacks hunting these fish. One of the best dive experiences I have ever witnessed!
    Thanks again for you awesome video and Leslie's photos are stunning!

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому +1

      We certainly understand how the site would inspire diving certification, Scott! We were told about the silversides while down there as well. While they sound very exciting, we already have 2022 booked between Curaçao and Bonaire. It is something we will investigate for 2023, though!
      Also, thank you for the kind words. Leslie was stoked about the photos comment as well. :-)

    • @shotsbyscott6243
      @shotsbyscott6243 2 роки тому

      @@TropicLens Thank you for the reply. I am in the process of booking my trip to Bonaire for August! Have a great day and Happy New Year!

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому

      Great! We'll have more Bonaire videos starting in late June. Curaçao from Feb - May. :-)

  • @themt.oceans
    @themt.oceans 2 роки тому

    Beautiful camera work, and I love the fish identification. Thanks!

  • @huntress44
    @huntress44 3 роки тому

    Those swim throughs are amazing

  • @romanayz1558
    @romanayz1558 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Like

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  3 роки тому

      You are quite welcome. Glad you enjoy the videos RomanAYZ.

  • @jennifermorse2372
    @jennifermorse2372 3 роки тому

    We just discovered your channel. Love it!

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Jennifer!

  • @petethehandyman9185
    @petethehandyman9185 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words Pete.

  • @henkhuizer1610
    @henkhuizer1610 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to see the superior producer movie made in Feb 2022 Curacao

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, the Superior Producer video will be a while. So far, I've only been able to go once and I would like to get at least four dives in for a video. Since you can't dive it at night, I'll need to have extra day footage. We should have more opportunities to dive it (no cruise ships) in the next month or so. Potentially, we could have it in April. Next up is Blue Bay on the 27th.

  • @EnricoGrandi
    @EnricoGrandi 3 роки тому

    Nice video again. Didnt know you left Bonaire. Cayman islands are on my bucketlist

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  3 роки тому +1

      Just a “short” stay. We’re actually leaving for home on Wednesday to spend time with family and pick up a few toys. Will be back in Curaçao on Feb 1st and diving with Rebel on the 2nd. You are welcome to join us! 😀

    • @EnricoGrandi
      @EnricoGrandi 3 роки тому

      @@TropicLens enjoy the holidays. Happy new year. Love to dive with you some day in Curacao. I just got my new camera. Tg6. Now im struggling with the settings..

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  3 роки тому

      Thanks Henk. You enjoy them as well. :-)
      Congrats on the camera. Leslie also has a TG6, though left it home given luggage size/weight restrictions. She might have a few pointers. She asked if you were using a strobe.

    • @EnricoGrandi
      @EnricoGrandi 3 роки тому

      @@TropicLens yes i have a videolight and macro ringlight that can also flash. But im still trying which settings are the best. I like her pics on instagram. Would be great if she got some advice for me. Maybe whatsapp is easier for this. Ill contact her on instagram

  • @Divetech2
    @Divetech2 3 місяці тому +1

    Top 5 shore dives in Grand Cayman: All 5 have dive shops and bar/restaurants. 1) Eden Rock 2) Lighthouse Point 3) Cobalt Coast 4) Turtle Reef 5) Sunset House

  • @jennifermorse2372
    @jennifermorse2372 3 роки тому

    We love fish watching and fish ID vids. Your ending feature showing and naming each creature is really helpful. Could you show each fish for a little bit longer? That would help us beginning fish watchers a lot. Thx!

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  2 роки тому

      Ask and ye shall receive, Jennifer. We've already selected longer songs for the Sea Life sections in both the Curaçao and Bonaire 2022 templates. Each ID clip will just about double from around 2 seconds to about 4 seconds. We have one more Grand Cayman video using the existing template, but starting with Curaçao in February, they will be longer. Hope this helps.

  • @anneoshell204
    @anneoshell204 Рік тому +1

    Does Grand Cayman require shore divers to carry a Diver Down flag? We were called out at Lighthouse Point for using our SMB after our dive. :(

    • @TropicLens
      @TropicLens  Рік тому +1

      We've been to Grand Cayman a number of times and while we always carry DSMBs in case something goes wrong, we have not deployed them. That said, if I am understanding your situation, someone had an issue with deploying one? That does seem odd.

    • @Divetech2
      @Divetech2 3 місяці тому +1

      You need to tell the dive shop if you are going to launch a SMB at the end of your dive. If you don’t tell the dive staff, they will consider the marker as divers in trouble. There are many underwater navigation markers at lighthouse point, turtle reef and cobalt coast shore dives so you can complete your safety stop at an existing 15 feet surface marker in a safe area from boats. At lighthouse point, this 15’ marker is where you can find sea horses.

    • @Divetech2
      @Divetech2 3 місяці тому +1

      No, a diver down flag is not required, especially at shore dives with a dive shop with underwater navigation lines and an existing 15’ safety stop marker in an area safe from boats. In most cases if you launch a smb it indicates divers in trouble or lost.