07-19-2004, 09:37 PM
Hi
I am new to diving this year but have been out quite a bit so far this year (11 dives). I say this because I am sure this is a dumb question for people that have been diving for years.
how does the thermoclime affect visibility. I was in square lake today and the water was very warm above the thermoclime and visibility was ok (10-15 feet)but when we dove down below 20 feet the water was freezing but the viz went down to almost nothing 5- feet maby? I have been doing most of my diving in the Detroit lakes area so far and the water is still cold, but the vis has been great. Just wondering if there is a relationship.
Thanks
Doug
I am new to diving this year but have been out quite a bit so far this year (11 dives). I say this because I am sure this is a dumb question for people that have been diving for years.
how does the thermoclime affect visibility. I was in square lake today and the water was very warm above the thermoclime and visibility was ok (10-15 feet)but when we dove down below 20 feet the water was freezing but the viz went down to almost nothing 5- feet maby? I have been doing most of my diving in the Detroit lakes area so far and the water is still cold, but the vis has been great. Just wondering if there is a relationship.
Thanks
Doug