Mall of America Dive, Let's Do It!

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I think one thing that may have been overlooked about this dive in other reports and one of the things that I liked best about it, was some of the species you will never see diving anywhere else. Sturgeon and fresh water eels live in rivers, so you will never find water clear enough to see them, much less your hand in front of your face. And while others species I have seen "in the wild", this gives a greater chance of interaction/photo. In the salt water tank, you are not worried about currents, depth, or where is the boat! All you have to do is relax and enjoy the critters, and most love to pose and play. The one thing I didn't like was everytime the bigger sharks came in, and I had the picture lined up, the DM's chased them away. I would have thought a good photo was worth the loss of a few limbs. All they need is a spotted eagle ray, and it would be perfect. All in all it was a good trip and a special thanks from me and Julie to Tina for outstanding shore support with the twins.