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How is watching an Orca from the dry safety of a boat more interactive than snorkeling or swimming with dolphins?
I stand corrected, we have dolphins too, but I haven't heard of people snorkeling with them, at least not on a regular basis, I wonder how marine biodiversity stacks up between the two? Miami probably has the more prettier/exotic looking animals but Puget sound does have it's fair share of marine life.
I stand corrected, we have dolphins too, but I haven't heard of people snorkeling with them, at least not on a regular basis, I wonder how marine biodiversity stacks up between the two? Miami probably has the more prettier/exotic looking animals but Puget sound does have it's fair share of marine life.
snorkeling with dolphins would not be typical but much better snorkeling overall in Miami
In terms of whales and dolphins both have them, maybe a big difference is that the water in Miami is much clearer with the warmer water and more southern stronger sun so you probably can see more with the naked eye under water.
both clearly have a connection with the water though to me Miami feels one with the water moreso then just being a part of the city
and on the beaches there is just no comparison, Miami is a beach town Seattle is not
they have a different connection but to me Miami always felt one with the water in a way Seattle did not give me the same feeling
I stand corrected, we have dolphins too, but I haven't heard of people snorkeling with them, at least not on a regular basis, I wonder how marine biodiversity stacks up between the two? Miami probably has the more prettier/exotic looking animals but Puget sound does have it's fair share of marine life.
The Gulf of Mexico has the most marine biodiversity in the U.S. followed by the California Current (extending from the Puget Sound to Baja Mexico) and the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf. South Florida is at the intersection of three marine ecosystems: Gulf of Mexico, Southeast U.S. Continental Shelf and the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean would be the second most diverse after the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf of Mexico has the most marine biodiversity in the U.S. followed by the California Current (extending from the Puget Sound to Baja Mexico) and the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf. South Florida is at the intersection of three marine ecosystems: Gulf of Mexico, Southeast U.S. Continental Shelf and the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean would be the second most diverse after the Gulf of Mexico.
when I read the earlier was going to say the examples of sea life seemed similar to that of say the Jersey shore but this might suggest that area has more. I don't think people on the WC realize that you also see hump backs on the EC, I watched one from the Wildwood NJ boardwalk before (though seasonal) and is just loaded with dolphins and crabs and many others. Also spotted Snookie that day
I actually would have thought there would be more around Miami than points north, maybe the clearness of the water makes you perceive that
when I read the earlier was going to say the examples of sea life seemed similar to that of say the Jersey shore but this might suggest that area has more. I don't think people on the WC realize that you also see hump backs on the EC, I watched one from the Wildwood NJ boardwalk before (though seasonal) and is just loaded with dolphins and crabs and many others. Also spotted Snookie that day
I actually would have thought there would be more around Miami than points north, maybe the clearness of the water makes you perceive that
The Caribbean is crazy with marine life though.
According to what I've read (about all 5 minutes worth), the most diverse waters in the U.S. are around the panhandle of Florida.
I stand corrected, we have dolphins too, but I haven't heard of people snorkeling with them, at least not on a regular basis, I wonder how marine biodiversity stacks up between the two? Miami probably has the more prettier/exotic looking animals but Puget sound does have it's fair share of marine life.
Dolphins aren't as prevalent in the Puget Sound as it is down in the Gulf/Fla area. Puget Sound does also get "visitors" from California every and then. Actually, the first time I ever seen dolphins in the wild was in the Gulf.
WA generally is very strict about interacting with whales and such, we're not supposed to be within 200 yards (or something like that) of them.
Dolphins aren't as prevalent in the Puget Sound as it is down in the Gulf/Fla area. They do also get "visitors" from California every and then. Actually, the first time I ever seen dolphins in the wild was in the Gulf.
WA generally is very strict about interacting with whales and such, we're not supposed to be within 200 yards (or something like that) of them.
I would expect to see at least a few dolphins any day on a beach in Miami and generally only 30 yards from the beach, actually I think they are also fairly common all the way up the EC and yes in the Gulf too maybe even moreso. Based on my experience I would think there well be more dolphins on the EC than even a CA though again that I am not sure of. The large seals seem to be one thing on the WC you really don't see on the EC, though Miami would have the Mantatee
The more I have been thinking about this thread, the more I feel the best answer is Miami. Its not that you have the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Everglades to the West. You even have a 170,000+ acre watery National Park on Miami's doorstep, Biscayne National Park. https://www.nps.gov/bisc/index.htm
The fact is that Miami is a 12 month out of the year destination for water lovers. Most of the other cities cannot say that, except for a few "polar bears" LOL.
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