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Everything from Pompano, Snook, Flounder, Lady Fish and Catfish, to the many different types of Snappers are caught easily throughout the day. We have found that in many places you can pull Snappers up one right after another just before the sun goes down. If you have your fire going they make an easy, delicious dinner on the grill, just bring a little aluminum foil and your all set! Another one of the great attractions to kayaking on the Indian River Lagoon is the abundance of wildlife in the area. It is not out of the ordinary to see a pod of dolphins swimming by. Each time they surface they blow air through their blow hole, which can be pretty startling if you weren't aware they were so close. It is quite the sight when they surface near you as you are paddling along, especially because you are at water level with them and they are such impressively large animals. In the winter time, which has perfect weather for kayaking in Florida, there a lot of manatee in the area too. Huge and awesome they look a little intimidating but they are very docile and curious, coming right up to your kayak to get a good look at you. There are also many sting rays in the area along with gigantic sea turtles, we have spotted some at least five foot across, with a head that is bigger than a…
Dolphins Resort hosts Anglers, a west coast fine dining restaurant right on the water in Campbell River, British Columbia. No matter what time of year you visit, the gorgeous ocean views, rustic décor and excellent service are bound to impress. At Dolphins Resort, enjoy fresh seafood, delicious steak and pasta in a casual yet intimate setting.…
‘The narrator’s quest for Trout Fishing in America is a series of disappointments’ (Tony Tanner). How important do you feel disappointment, loss and death are in Trout Fishing in America?…
Over thirty years and three deaths have occurred at the marine park SeaWorld, Keltie Byrne, Dawn Brancheau, and Daniel P. Dukes. The media blew up about the aggressive behaviors of the whales; killing innocent trainers. SeaWorld San Antonio alone is responsible for fourteen deaths of Orcas in the past thirty years. Where is the media's articles for the deaths of Winnie, Kahana and Kortar? Three orcas of the fourteen that have died in the care of SeaWorld's facility.…
We’ve all heard of Seaworld. A childhood fantasy. The spectacular shows and mesmerizing performances of marine animal and men. Orcas and dolphins doing trick as the fascinated faces, young and old watch the ‘never before’ seen show.…
This higher brain function can account for attacks such as the one by Kasatka who on two occasions, 1999 and 2006, attacked veteran trainer Ken Peters during live shows in SeaWorld San Diego (Hardgrove 97). In 1999, another whale named Tilikum made headlines when the mutilated body of a twenty-seven year old man was found floating in the water after he’d snuck into the facility and Tilikum attacked him (Hardgrove 98). Tilikum had previously killed a trainer in Sealand of the Pacific in 1991 before he was moved to SeaWorld, but that wasn’t cause to keep him away from performing. In 2010, Tilikum, now weighing 12,000 pounds, pulled trainer Dawn Brancheau by her ponytail, a standard for SeaWorld’s female trainers, and pulled her into his pool. He isolated her in the center of the pool by dunking her underwater and dragging her by her leg which he gnawed on. He bit at her until she died, throwing her up into the air like a ball, while an audience looked on and cameras filmed. He would pull her to the pool…
Picture this. You are a young kid again, taking your first vacation to Florida. It is the day you’re going to Sea World, a place you’ve dreamed about since you saw the first commercial on TV. Something just sparked your interest about all of the sea life there. As you walk in the entrance, you are filled with complete and utter joy. So much joy, you can barely hold your mother’s hand. You marvel at the sea lions and dolphins but what you really want to see is the Killer Whales. This specific creature is what sparked your interest in the first place and you’re finally sitting in your seat, awaiting the right of passage not many get to experience. The trainer comes on the speaker and you just feel jubilation wash over you as the show…
Seaworld, to this day, has a whale who has been brutally taken from his home, put in two different new homes, and in result to this situation he has killed three people. Despite his clearly shown aggressive traits, he has been used as a breeding machine for seaworld's past years, making 54% of the orcas at seaworld share his genes. This is why there has been a big debate since 1970 on whether or not these parks and entertainment should be allowed. These parks are making the animals sick and hurting them; Not only that, but they are teaching the people unrealistic expectations about the relationships between humans and animals. These animals lives are being shortened in captivity.…
The Tampa Bay Area is a sport fisherman’s paradise. Just within the area there are 200 species of fish and many types of shellfish. In-shore fishing is a dream because the waters are comprised of shallow sea grass beds, mud flats and mangroves; these environments are perfect feeding grounds for many popular gamefish like, Redfish, Sheephead , Snook and Seatrout. I would compare the Tampa Bay Area waters like a fully stocked kitchen for all the Gulf marine life; High tide is the dinner bell and all the fish come running in from deeper water for mealtime! With so much coastline that has a generous amount of piers and bridges sprinkled along it, it’s never hard to catch a bite even if a boat isn’t at your disposal. Off the outer Gulf shores, deep-sea fishing is readily available and very popular here. Many fishing charters businesses thrive here in the Bay Area because the waters are teeming with wildlife and people want to get in on the action. Spearfishing is also another option because of the many dive sites and reefs. The “St. Pete Open” is proof of this; it is the largest spearfishing tournament in the world held right here every year.…
Our next stop, Pacific Beach, better known as PB, has more of a college student’s age demographic. Offering bars on the boardwalk, and a restaurant on the pier. If you’re in your party stage, this is where you want to be. Between Typhoon’s, which is one of many trifectas in the area, it triples as a restaurant, bar, and club, on Garnet Ave; to, Crystal Pier, there must be at least 20 different diverse bars, clubs and restaurants, offering something different for every walk of life.…
A world away from everyday businesses and corporate office cubicles, commercial salmon fishing in Alaska isn’t the ordinary boat ride. Every season, the Alaskan salmon fisherman put their lives at stake in hopes of good pay and the experience of a lifetime. The populations and economy of every fishing village in Bristol Bay flourish during the salmon season. Salmon bring in people from literally, all corners of the globe. The excitement, raw adventure, and potential for a great compensation that commercial fishing possesses is something very few occupations offer. Fishing is a gamble, a new kind of reality. Fisherman are gambling and putting everything on the line: their sanity, body, and life. Only when they’re out on that 32-foot long fishing vessel do they realize how insignificant and small they really are in the middle of Bristol Bay. Fishermen are at the mercy of Mother Nature and all she can throw and propel at you. Commercial fishing in Alaska is not for the weak minded or faint of heart.…
The best way to snorkel is to do so with a guide that takes you to the best spots to view marine life. The water is very clear in this part of the Mexican coast, and you will not need to be a strong swimmer. With a mask, snorkel and fins, you only need follow your guide to see an underwater world that is disappearing at an alarming rate in other parts of the world. The best place for snorkeling is on the south end of the island in a place called Garrafon National Reef Park.…
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront property, offering a wide range of services, attracts both local and international visitors. To suit consumers’ needs for leisure and entertainment, the V&A Waterfront provides live performances, cinemas, museums, boat and aerial trips and an outstanding shopping experience. Visitors can also watch the fishing vessels in operation at the Victoria & Alfred Basins while they offload their catch. This, coupled with the seals and seabirds, creates a unique experience for the visitors.…
This beautiful, wooded camping preserve with a 23-acre lake offers sandy beaches, swimming, trout fishing, and boating in the summer. Cross-country skiing and sledding are available in the winter.…
Often dismissed as a swamp, the Everglades are arguably more beautiful than all the sin and flash Miami can produce. Forget what you’ve heard about airboats and swamp buggies. Come and canoe,…