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Old 02-11-2006, 07:39 PM
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Out past the breakers - The maps indicate that the fishing there is good while the trade winds are coming in. Tuna and a host of game fish are in the area for catching. Dives are abundant within a few miles. Underwater, there are Japanese aircraft and ships from WW2, German boats form WW1, American boats and craft from both wars within easy boat range. Also in the area are places known for dolphins on the yearly trek to their winter quarters as well as pods of whales (pilot whales, sperm whales etc…). According to the local dive crews and divers, the average visibility underwater is between 80 and 120 feet; this is among the best in the world. Looking from the beach out to sea, you are facing roughly towards Nicaragua. There is literally _nothing_ between the shore and the west coast of South America in between. Turn to the south a few degrees and you are looking over the deepest part of the ocean; the Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench is about 150 nautical miles from our beach.

That is awesome!!!! That is being added to my places to visit. I love old WWII history and diving something like that would be incredible. Congrats!

Tim
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