Maeda Point Dive

Upon completion of my extended classes due to Typhoon Songda, I had only one day left to "play" in Okinawa. We decided to dive Maeda Point due to weather. Conditions all week had been too bad to dive the other side of the island where the most beautiful soft corals are, but Maeda was beautiful today. A nice way to end my trip, a long, blue water dive and good buddies.

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Turtle at Maeda Point Scenic shot of the Cave and cliff area as we swam off Maeda A Sea Cucumber feeding.
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Clown fish with divers. I never have very good luck shooting clownfish, but I do it anyway. Chris & Dee (Daryl) came and joined us for my farewell dive. A poorly lit Soft Coral. This side of the island was damaged years back and has very little soft coral growth on it.
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A favorite blue seastar on a ledge. Clownfish & damselfish on a corner reef. Another blue seastar.
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Divers over the reef. Clownfish, again. A large anemone, home to 3 clownfish... all of whom did not appreciate my large dome lens in their home. They're hiding.
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Heading into the Cave at Maeda. The schools of fish were pretty cool. Inside the "cave" headed out. It's not really a cave... but can be used in bad weather to climb out of Maeda if need be. A few butterfly fish on the reef. Just a shot to show some structure.
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Another Clownfish. They are very cute & territorial. Japan's version of a "Discover Scuba" outing. I'm not joking. A closer shot. "Tourists" are towed through the water by their guide. Still not kidding....
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Yes, right up to the chain line which leads to the exit/entrace at the bottom of the Maeda Steps. A group shot after our dive. Thanks guys! Wish I had more time to dive.... Divers headed into and out of Maeda via the Steps. Crazy.
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Here we go.... Thanks to my felt-soled booties, I did not fall down once. I am invinsible on these reefs now. (: Not.

Photo's Property of Sonya L. Tittle



Last updated: 9/13/04