Feedback from reef divers/ snorkelers ...?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Sharkbate, May 21, 2010.

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  1. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I was on vacation last week snorkeling in the chrystal clear waters of Roatan. I saw a huge slipper lobster crawling among the reef 7' below the surface... incredible, yet creepy!

    Ive read that this type of lobster is rare and usually inhabits deeper darker waters. Any knowledge of this?
     
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  2. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    they have a lot of them in the keys. they call them spanish lobster here
     
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  3. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    oh, cool ....I guess my research wasnt thorough .....I thought I was seeing something rare. It was pretty cool none the less.
     
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