scuba trip

[interex]

Hi just wanted to ask you guys some thing.
Im going to go on a 4 day scuba trip and wanted to know what your guys thought on coral collection out of the ocean is.......now i know all the law on what i can take or not and i don't want a fight if i should or not just want to know were you stand.
but any way going to take lots of pictures for you guys.

 

[peef]

I have taken one or two pieces that are like golf ball sized that were broken off already smashing around in the current. I feel like I saved its life rather than killed something. But as a general rule I would say don't. 15 years in jail for a piece of golf ball sized coral is not worth it.

 

[groupergenius]

I have taken fish, inverts, anemones, and such over the years. But coral is a HUGE no-no for me. The reefs around Florida are diminishing. That is a fact that I have personally seen over the last 30 years. No sense in helping that downfall.

 

[interex]

well jay is not a problem like i said im talking about things you can take under the law. but yeah i dont think taking coral is all that good.

 

[njdiver1]

Originally Posted by interex
http:///forum/post/2510809
well jay is not a problem like i said im talking about things you can take under the law. but yeah i dont think taking coral is all that good.
Glad to hear that! Taking corals is such a no-no!! And on a different note... where are you going diving??

 

[interex]

deerfield/boca area in fl