Fun Diving in Kushimoto with a Family from the United States
(An announcement at the end of this post!)
After Typhoon No. 6, which had a major impact across Japan, passed through, we were finally able to resume diving in the ocean today!
Visibility was still affected by the typhoon and was around 5 meters, but it was much better than we had expected.
Today’s guests were a family visiting from the United States.
Although the ocean in Kushimoto is still recovering from the typhoon, everyone had a great time underwater.
As a guide, it always makes me happy when guests come back from a dive and say, “That was great!”
Their child was also incredibly skilled underwater!
I was surprised by how well they dived. It was hard to believe they were only 11 years old. Overseas divers are always impressive!
I don’t teach Open Water courses very often these days, but whenever I do, I want to help develop divers who can match the skills of our international guests.
We could clearly see the effects of the typhoon at the dive sites. Some sandy areas had been washed away, showing just how powerful nature can be.
Even so, visibility had recovered to about twice what it was yesterday. With the Kuroshio Current staying close to Kushimoto this year, I have a feeling the recovery will be quite fast.
It has been a while since we experienced a typhoon making a direct impact here. Seeing changes such as eroded sandy bottoms and collapsed rock formations reminded me of the typhoons from several years ago.
When you see large rock formations overturned, you can’t help but feel the incredible power of nature.
Even in these conditions, marine life continues to thrive. I’ve always wondered how they manage to survive such storms.
Today, we were able to observe a clownfish caring for its eggs.
The fact that both the parents and the eggs survived such a powerful storm is amazing. I’d love to see a video showing how they spend their time during a typhoon!
Visibility has already doubled in just one day, so I’m expecting even better conditions tomorrow.
We’ll be enjoying another day of fun diving tomorrow as well!
Announcement
From late February to early March next year, I will be staying in Shiretoko, Hokkaido as a support staff member for drift ice diving with Robinson Diving Service
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For divers, drift ice diving is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The magical scenery created by the drift ice is something that can only be experienced by those who have dived in Shiretoko. You may also encounter unique marine life found in Hokkaido, such as Clione.
In recent years, the amount of drift ice has been decreasing year by year. If you’ve ever wanted to experience this incredible environment, now may be the perfect time.
During my stay in Shiretoko, I will be available to guide drift ice dives, mainly on weekdays.
Unlike fixed tour schedules, you will be able to join for just one day or multiple days based on your own travel plans.
If you’ve always wanted to try drift ice diving but preferred a more flexible schedule, this could be a great opportunity.
More details will be announced later on our website and social media channels.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Today’s Ocean Conditions (Kushimoto Beach)
Weather: Rainy, then sunny
Air Temperature: 17–22°C
Water Temperature: 23.4°C
Visibility: Approximately 5 meters
Recommended Exposure Protection
- 6.5 mm two-piece wetsuit
- Drysuit with a light undergarment
(A 5 mm wetsuit is generally comfortable underwater, but additional protection is recommended on the boat.)
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Announcements
◾️Event Information
• Tide Pool Barred-chin blenny Photo Tour confirmed!
• Coral Spawning Observation Night Diving Confirmed!◾️Media
• We are one of the guide shops responsible for posting seasonal ocean updates from Kushimoto on “海旬”.
• Instagram is regularly updated!
• Our YouTube channel is now available!
• A video of Japanese Giant Salamander was featured by diving_partner on their platform.
