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We get into some big seas and it scares Amanda!
6 June 2024 · 13 min · 136K views · Abaco Islands
What this video covers
The crew departs Donnie's Marina in Black Sound at Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas, and transits the outside of Whale Cay to reach Guana Cay for a scheduled scuba diving excursion.0:50 While the wind remains light, the vessel encounters significant ocean swell during the 50-minute passage, creating uncomfortable conditions for the crew.5:29 Upon arrival at Guana Cay, the boat secures a port-side tie at slip 20.6:27 The crew completes two dives with Dive Guana on a barrier reef surrounding the Sea of Abaco, noting high algae growth on the coral.7:29 The dive sites include underwater caves, tunnels, and the wreckage of a tugboat and barge that recently grounded on the reef.10:04 Authorities previously removed 2,100 gallons of diesel from the vessels to prevent environmental damage, though the barge remains breached and structurally compromised.10:41 The crew observes debris from the wreck scattered across the reef during their second dive.12:00
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