#1357
Gidds - 5/28/2012 10:22 AM
Now there’s an idea I like. The aspects of this project that I liked were that it encouraged shore diving, conservation, and reduced conflict between divers and fishermen, which can be a real issue here in FL. If the aforementioned issues help the economy I can support that. I agree with you that it will encourage small animals and fish but since it’s a marine reserve and because of the spearfishing laws (not against spearfishing myself) and proximity to the beach it should mean that large fish will also be safe there and not subject to the fishing pressure they would be elsewhere. The St. Andrew jetty that a lot of us dive has a LOT bigger fish, groupers and such, than any other near-shore site. Maybe we should charter our own chapter of the Reef Ball Association?