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How is Montego Bay?
ByI’m going to be spending a week in Montego Bay in June of this summer. I’ve heard its a lot of fun and that there are plenty of activities. The only thing I can’t seem to find any info on is the sea life. I know Australia has dangerous jelly fish that can sting and kill tourists. Does any one know of a good website or have any info off hand about any types of hazards in montego bay? We’re staying at a resort with private beach access.
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July 12th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Montego bay is in Jamaica, so the australian jellyfish shudn,t be a problem.
July 12th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
The Montego Bay area also offers several unique diving opportunities. Most of the diving sites in MoBay are contained within the Montego Bay Marine Park, which was created in 1990 to help preserve the natural underwater beauty of Jamaica’s surrounding sea area. The most famous Montego Bay diving site is Widowmaker’s Cave. Enter this cave at 80 feet below sea-level and twist and turn your way back up the 10-foot-wide chimney at 35 feet below. If looking for a more large scale tour, the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory offers outings along the northern coastal area, and those interested should contact the lab when they arrive.
The best snorkeling in Jamaica is offered in Montego Bay. Doctor’s Cave Beach features one of the most accessible spots. Get fitted with snorkeling gear by local tour guides and head out, independently or with a guide, to explore the crystal clear waters where warm mineral spring water meets the ocean.
For the more daring, head across the channel to explore the Coyoba, Seaworld and Royal Reefs. Each of these reefs are full of wildlife, including barjacks, blue and brown chromis, yellow-headed wrasses, and spotlight parrotfish. Here, be sure to hire a guide as the water is farther from shore and a bit rougher.
Tips
Both snorkelers and divers need to keep a few things in mind while they’re visiting the creatures under the ocean waves:
Be aware of currents and stay watchful of your location. You don’t want to get too far away to return easily.
Wear a watch so you don’t lose track of time. It’s easy to do underwater.
Don’t feed the fish or touch the animals or coral. Their protective layers can be stripped away.
Never stand or walk on a reef and tread carefully on shallow water around reefs. (Shuffle your feet to avoid stingrays, and watch out for sea urchins, spines.)
Never wear jewelry. Caribbean fish, barracudas especially, seem drawn to shiny objects that look like their natural prey, small silver fish.
Avoid jellyfish, fire coral and other stinging creatures.
Never reach into holes or crevices, they might be an animal’s home, especially moray eels.
Shark sightings are rare, and those that are spotted are usually passive. Keep calm, and if necessary, move slowly out of the water.
Never remove anything from diving sites and reefs; it is illegal to do so.
Jamaica has plenty of beautiful sights for both snorkeling and diving, but it is always best to keep safety in mind when planning the underwater aspect of your vacation.
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