Diving with Andy Martienz

Rock crab

Back in New England I went diving with Sea Rover Andy Martinez, who literally wrote the book on marine life of the North Atlantic! Andy is a great photographer and a a diving legend in New England. We went to a familiar site: Folly Cove on Cape Ann. As we waded into the water at high tide the sun was beating down, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to hit a thermocline more. Andy pointed out a northern red anemone that he has frequently visited over the years. The vis was only about five to eight feet and we didn’t see much life but it was an honor to dive with Andy!

Lobster and Andy

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