Night diving
Im a shift worker, and until i started working night shifts out on the road i never truly understood that the world is a different place at night.
People are mostly tucked up in bed, the roads are empty, streets are silent and the noises are totally different. The world is actually a beautiful place at night!
If you sit quietly you will also notice how many animals are out and about after dark.
This is absolutely true of our underwater world.
I dive mostly shore dives and during the day the marine life is often hiding from swimmers, boats, fishermen etc etc. At night they are 'protected' by the darkness and come out for all to see. Our torch beams will also attract some marine life, so we get an up close look of an otherwise very shy animal. They come to check out the light, feed on the smaller animals that are attracted to our light or just dont mind and go about their business un-deterred.
It is very easy to get spooked on a night dive, with shadows playing tricks on your mind, the darkness beyond your torch often being totally black and things like to bump into you as you swim along, almost as if to test your nerve. But, if you can relax and move past that fear you will be hooked.
If you have never tried a night dive, get yourself a buddy, have an afternoon siesta and plan your next dive. I promise you will not be disappointed.
