Deliverance
The crab was entangled in a piece of ripped-off fishing net, and this was the only way to free him. Later on I took the net out of the water and disposed of it ...
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The crab was entangled in a piece of ripped-off fishing net, and this was the only way to free him. Later on I took the net out of the water and disposed of it properly - and I urge anyone to do the same. Otherwise, these nets keep on killing...
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mcampi
October 20, 2015
Agree I picked up beer cans and soda plastic carriers. It was funny another divemaster accused me of litting. I told her I had given up drinking underwater a few years ago. LOL. It was amazing the junk we pulled out of the bay. We need to keep preaching this as our oceans are precious...
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I was snorkeling in my usual, everyday manner, following the usual route when I spottted the crab tangled in a piece of old fishing net. First I cut the crab out of the nylon lines, and when he was free and happy again, I took out the net and disposed of it so it can't be [mis]used again. I'm also sorry to say that it was the umpteenth such net piece that I found... and I'm thinking of all these traps that I will never see at all... thinking about all the useless and ugly deaths these pieces will arange... But I can't do anything about it - except show it.Time
Date/Time of the original shot was 03-Sep-11 at 12:15:29Lighting
Here is what the camera has chosen: 1/500 sec, f/2.8, ISO 80, 0.00 eV, 6.2 mm - simply and efficacious, since all has happened right under the surface - with the sunlight barely filtered at all!Equipment
The camera was the small and excellent Canon PowerShot D10, used out of hand. No add-ons...Inspiration
I wanted to record the problem and one happy outcome... but the problem is actually world-wide and people are what they are. I'd like to tell all the divers and snorkelers to pay attention to this problem and possibly try and save all beings that get trapped. Whenever you see something like this, try to carefully remove the net out of water. If you can't do it safely, mark the place and alert someone versed and equipped to safely do this! Just do not ignore the problem. The torn-off or ditched nets will go on killing as long as they exist - and modern materials can exist for hundreds of years! Thank you from all my heart!Editing
Of course I had to process the photos, first by picking the ones that best tell the story and then arrange them in certain way. All this I did in ACDSee. That was about all the image needed, as the little Canon did a pretty good job in the first place...In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. My tripod has its permanent place in the car. The vest pockets usually contain two cameras, one of those is always waterproof. Sometimes I'll carry a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. Other pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to anything around, and in many cases can replace a tripod. The vest has pockets for longer lenses that usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these, so that's all I need. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; a variable-volume McKinley. Simplicity and comfort are two best qualities for me in the Outdoors!Feedback
When snorkeling, always take along a camera and knife or scissors! This can let you get some interesting photos, and help you save some life too! But let me repeat: BE VERY CAREFUL operating around underwater nets, ropes or similar, as you could inadvertently have your camera or yourself (!) entangled and put in serious danger. If you do not feel you can do it safely, just mark the spot and come better equipped, or alert someone else to take the net out. Thanks for caring!
