21 Aug - Ant Atoll Fish and Dive - Dive

After getting stuck into some tuna for an hour or so the wife and I decided to go and explore the west side of Ant Atoll and look for a dive spot. I had dived there previously but couldn't find the exact spot again. We found another likely looking spot and jumped in. As soon as we were in the water we were joined by a white-tipped reef shark that stayed with us for the entire dive. None of the photos I've posted have been photo-shopped; these are the true colours. It was a fantastic cliff-face dive. The edge doesn't seem to end. I stuck my head over the edge and immediately pulled it back, it was just nothingness and was pretty bloody freaky, cool but freaky. The vis was easily 50m. The third last photo shows how clear the water is, amazing.

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Thats mad

Mon, 2010-08-23 16:48

I dream of diving in vis like that! awesome expirience, where in the world are u diving soupster? where is ant atoll?

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Pohnpei

Mon, 2010-08-23 17:06

I'm a WA lad that's living in Pohnpei Micronesia for the next couple of years with work. Love fishing and diving so taking the opportunity to come here was an easy decision.

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Absolutely

Mon, 2010-08-23 17:10

Lucky bugga, hope trukk lagoon is on your to do list:) wud love to dive there

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Truk

Mon, 2010-08-23 17:20

It's definately on the 'to-do' list while I'm here.

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Awesome

Mon, 2010-08-23 17:07

That camera setup was a worthwhile investment now!

Great pics Soupy and pass on that Nic is a pro model too! hahaha

Next mission - jump over and film those doggies!

Cheers Pete

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love those clear warm

Mon, 2010-08-23 18:02

love those clear warm tropical waters soupy.
How much for a fill over there out of curiosity?

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Fill Price

Tue, 2010-08-24 07:51

$5 (USD) for a fill. So cheap as chips. The fact that I can take the company boat to do it whenever I feel the need is the real sweetener. It's definately a third world country based on infastructure but 1st world with some of the fishing and diving opportunities. I can put up with mouldy vegies from a shipping container for this lifestyle.

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Who eats vegetables anyway ;)

Tue, 2010-08-24 07:53

Who eats vegetables anyway ;)

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Looks amazing.... Gotta lov

Mon, 2010-08-23 18:08

Looks amazing.... Gotta lov it hey.... Living the dream Soupster... keep it up

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looks great there. would

Mon, 2010-08-23 18:10

looks great there. would love to dive in a place like that. great pics with fantastic vis

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Ok time to plan a field trip

Mon, 2010-08-23 18:33

Ok time to plan a field trip to visit Soupy.

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Na wait for him to find the

Mon, 2010-08-23 19:24

Na wait for him to find the big dogtooth!

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Awsome dive mate

Mon, 2010-08-23 20:10

Thats an awsome dive not sure if i'd feel comfortable with that shark swimin around and i dont care wot sort it is ha ha

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great photo's mate, bet

Mon, 2010-08-23 20:15

great photo's mate, bet there is going to be alot more diving with that great vis.

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Awesome visability. Great

Mon, 2010-08-23 20:23

Awesome visability. Great photos too. As soon as you find those big doggies, there'll be a few FW crew wanted to visit you!