8/17/2021
3 Animals to be Aware of When Diving | Kurt Kucera
Kurt Kucera
SCUBA DIVER, CAR ENTHUSIAST, OUTDOORSMAN Search this website
Home
Blog
Contact
3 Animals to be Aware of When Diving August 16, 2021 by Kurt Kucera (Edit)
Scuba diving is a wonderful way to evade the hustle and bustle of daily life. There is something about being underwater and surrounded by sea life that helps divers find their center and experience a sense of tranquility that helps their souls heal. While there are many benefits connected to diving, experienced divers know that there is also an element of risk. Experienced divers know that while many of the animals that call the ocean home are beautiful, many are also deadly. A single bite or sting from one of these ocean creatures can put a diver’s life in danger.
Stonefish Many people don’t realize that the stonefish is one of the most deadly animals a diver could encounter. The good news is that stonefish aren’t aggressive. They don’t even pursue the reef fish they consume. The problem with stonefish is that they are camouflage masters. They blend in so perfectly with the seabed and are so still, both fish and human divers often mistake them for a simple rock. If the diver inadvertently steps on the stonefish, the fish’s needle-sharp spine instantly injects a highly kurtkucera.net/3-animals-to-be-aware-of-when-diving/
1/4