Your Own Backyard

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

I thought I would share some  diving pics on this wintry day. You don’t have to go to the Caribbean, look what’s in your own backyard!

Published by Alicia Pensarosa

Interests: advocating for animals, volunteerism, sewing, vegan cooking, motorcyles, spin, and spending time on the ocean. Assistant Director, Ocean Alliance M.S. Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine Former Advertising professional

8 thoughts on “Your Own Backyard”

  1. Thank you for pointing out that harbor seals like to sniff fins. Since one surfaced ten feet from me while snorkeling I no longer think they are cute. They look like robotic human skulls with black soulless eyes wanting to snack on your liver when you see them up close in the water.

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      1. I’ll take your word for it. I’ll still be hyperventilating a wee bit. I got a thing about things swimming right behind me. Around Woods Hole there would usually be a Sea Robin who would trail after you. They have teeth and I am a wuss.

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  2. Please welcome new GMG contributor Alicia Pensarosa. Alicia, I have a question. Is there any good places to snorkle in Gloucester? Also what would you recommend for a snorkling apparatus brand?

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    1. Salt Island is great, you can swim with the stripers and then lay out on the beach to warm up. Coves are great too, lots of macro things to see.

      Cape Ann Divers sells a lot of great products, I would recommend trying on a few masks to get the perfect fit and a semi-dry snorkle so water doesn’t splash in. Fins are a must if you are going to swim far. Brands don’t really matter, it’s more of a personal preference on fit, look and comfort.

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