IT'S WHAT'S BENEATH THE SURFACE THAT COUNTS

A poem by Ev Schultz

 

To snorkel or not to snorkel...what a silly question; The perfect family activity is snorkeling… again and again. Non-swimmers, beginners and experts alike; Take to the ocean for safe and guided delight. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish; A rainbow of colors emerge from the reef. Watching patiently on the surface as the reef comes alive, A variety of species peek out or swim by. A small blenny, a large jack, an octopus or a wrasse; Occasional manta or spotted eagle ray, squid or monk seal. Rare and unusual is there for us to see; Motionless we wait and watch what’s underneath.   An ocean serenade begins with rhythms unmistakable; A clicking pod of Spinner Dolphin coming our way.

Spinner Dolphin

They swim and jump and spin and observe us with curiosity; Gliding underneath they accelerate with velocity.

 

Cleaner wrasse and gold ring surgeonfish astride turtle shells; Picking parasites, algae, dead scales and skin from other fish as well. Waiting on the bottom or mid water to be cleaned;
Hawaiian green sea turtles, a sight to be seen.

Now we’ve reached the end of our little tale; Yet just a sample of what’s there to be found.
Under the water on your next snorkel tour; We’ll find something unique just for you and yours.

COME TAKE THE PLUNGE!

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