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Showerthought: Snorkelers crowding the entry point at Molokini Crater are a real hazard
Their fins can dislodge your regulator in tight spaces.
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ellis.sarah7mo ago
Beyond just regulators, the crowding creates a domino effect of problems. You get finned in the face, can't maneuver, and the whole point of being there is lost. It's like they forgot we're in water, not a subway car.
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xenarobinson7mo ago
But what if the crowd is part of the point? @phoenix217 talks about lost tranquility, but some dive spots are famous for a reason. That shared buzz can be exciting, like a concert underwater. Maybe getting bumped is just part of the deal when you go to a popular place. If you want total peace and space, you have to find a spot nobody else knows about, and that's getting harder. The subway feeling might just be what happens when something amazing gets discovered by everyone.
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phoenix2177mo ago
That subway car comparison really hits home, @ellis.sarah. It's frustrating when the experience is ruined by overcrowding, especially in an environment where space and freedom are key. Getting finned in the face isn't just annoying; it can be dangerous and completely disrupts the tranquility you're there for. I've been in similar situations where the crowd made it feel more like a queue than an exploration. It's a shame when the beauty of being in water is lost to human congestion.
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