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By: Going Diving at the Izu Peninsula | Tony Wu's Underwater Photography Blog

Going Diving at the Izu Peninsula | Tony Wu's Underwater Photography Blog — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:41:37 +0000

[...] couple of previous posts from diving in Izu here and [...]

By: su

su — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:55:52 +0000

Hi Tony,

I enjoy the blog and photos, thanks.

I like to ask you about the fried lionfish, now which restaurant can I go to sample it? tho I know it’s not regular fare.

Hope to hear from you.

Thanks.

By: yuko

yuko — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:24:24 +0000

Hi Tony,
I really enjoyed reading the above post-so well-written, unbiased and informative. In fact, I added a link to my blog (the post on 11/06), I hope you don’t mind. But if you do, just let me know and I will take it off immediately, no hard feelings.
Thanks for sharing your journey-
Yuko

By: tony

tony — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:51:47 +0000

Hi Pheng, Yeah, the local dive guides all said the colder water brings in all the cool stuff. Going to try to make it back for some diving in the winter season. Brrr. Really want to try to catch some of the deepwater fish that come up to shallow depths, especially the anglerfish. The water temp drops pretty low, so a drysuit will definitely be a requirement!

By: Pheng

Pheng — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:01:30 +0000

Nice write-up and great photos. Did some dives as a new diver in Izu and also Okinawa when I was living in Japan in late 80’s. Unfortunately, I lost my very first log book but I can remember the great diving there. Only thing was, the best time to dive – for good vis, good marine life not covered by all that sea grass – was winter, and even in Spring, the water was freezing!! Next time you need a diver and translator, I’ll volunteer! Cheers!!

By: tony

tony — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:14:55 +0000

Thanks Thomas, hope to have a chance to get back there soon. Viz was pretty good on the west side when I visited, but I’m sure it’s improving each day.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:31:14 +0000

Nice story and pictures Tony! West Izu is not that crowded on weekends and now many sites are getting empty. Visibility is getting better so now is the best time!

By: Carl Roessler

Carl Roessler — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:01:11 +0000

Dear Tony,

Ah, I wish I had been there to photograph you when you were boots-in-the-sky!! Sorry I missed it!

We’ve all had those humbling moments, and if we were lucky nobody got them on film!

By the by, all morays, as far as I know, have those vomerine teeth in the roof of the mouth. Presumably for a solid grip when they wrap their bodies around in a knot and pull their heads through the loop, tearing a chunk out of the food.

Your photos were superb as always, and it is my honor to have shared some of your early diving adventures.

Warmest wishes,
Carl Roessler

By: Pat Watson

Pat Watson — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:41:29 +0000

Tony, what a fascinating read!!! We have always said that our lives are complicated enough without dry suits, and now we’re convinced! But what wonderful creatures you will have access to because of them! – - – We’re off to Peru tomorrow, so no time to chat. Three weeks there to see all the sights and visit with friends.- – - I LOVE your blog!!! Pat Watson