September 2006 - Hood Canal is having its annual low oxygen event, but it appears to be even worse than previous years. Many critters were stressed, many were already dead. The invasive tunicate, Ciona savignyi, has taken a firm foothold in this location now. We did two dives at Sund Rock, and here is what we found. All photos by Janna Nichols, please contact me at diveit@pnwscuba.com if you'd like permission to use.
On our second dive at Sund Rock, proper, we found many Wolf Eel, extremely lethargic, struggling to breathe, and up in very shallow waters. We had several sightings in only 15 feet of water. Wolf Eel usually inhabit areas around 60 feet or deeper.
On our second dive at Sund Rock, proper, we found many Wolf Eel, extremely lethargic, struggling to breathe, and up in very shallow waters. We had several sightings in only 15 feet of water. Wolf Eel usually inhabit areas around 60 feet or deeper.
