We had another moment of fortune in Punta Gruesa this week, in the form of an encounter that was most welcome. Although this blog may be biased by the author (the subject being their favourite creature), there are very few people that could not agree that the animal in question rivals most in beauty, grace and presence, and is known as the Spotted Eagle Ray. The awe they inspire by their movement and confidence is great, and we would challenge anyone to not be amazed by such an encounter. They appear at peace with everything and oblivious to dangers that humans may present, which allows us to properly observe them when they appear as seen in the video
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Another shark encounter is also one for the books, with a further exploration of the site LG (Los Gorditos) proving to be very fruitful. What was set to be a guineapig dive to find a continuation of our only spur and groove reef site, turned into an incidental sightings feast. Three Hawksbill Turtles, three Southern Stingrays, a Barracuda, two large Black Groupers and the aforementioned Nurse Shark were spotted in the 40 minute dive, a very unexpected turnout. The shark is seen coolly swimming away in the video after we spoiled its peace and quiet on the sea bed, an unusual sight as they tend to sit still and ignore you as much as possible. You know you are in the presence of a shark when you see them move in their characteristic swaying motion.
All these sightings are setting a precedent for the future and hopefully, with the dolphins soon to be making their way back north, the megafauna will be a daily encounter along the shores we are monitoring.
In the Presence of Beauty - amazing spotted eagle ray and shark sighting and video moment!
We had another moment of fortune in Punta Gruesa this week, in the form of an encounter that was most welcome. Although this blog may be biased by the author (the subject being their favourite creature), there are very few people that could not agree that the animal in question rivals most in beauty, grace and presence, and is known as the Spotted Eagle Ray. The awe they inspire by their movement and confidence is great, and we would challenge anyone to not be amazed by such an encounter. They appear at peace with everything and oblivious to dangers that humans may present, which allows us to properly observe them when they appear as seen in the video.
Another shark encounter is also one for the books, with a further exploration of the site LG (Los Gorditos) proving to be very fruitful. What was set to be a guineapig dive to find a continuation of our only spur and groove reef site, turned into an incidental sightings feast. Three Hawksbill Turtles, three Southern Stingrays, a Barracuda, two large Black Groupers and the aforementioned Nurse Shark were spotted in the 40 minute dive, a very unexpected turnout. The shark is seen coolly swimming away in the video after we spoiled its peace and quiet on the sea bed, an unusual sight as they tend to sit still and ignore you as much as possible. You know you are in the presence of a shark when you see them move in their characteristic swaying motion.
All these sightings are setting a precedent for the future and hopefully, with the dolphins soon to be making their way back north, the megafauna will be a daily encounter along the shores we are monitoring.
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