Wolfish and Lobsters

Those are two of the attractions of the Eastport, Maine area. Because of its position on the Bay of Fundy, the tidal currents also create a thick carpet of anemones, sponges, and tunicates. I spent a long weekend there last week but only ended up doing a couple of dives because of the tropical storm that blew through. Here are a couple of the images.

Nice Larry; those claws look pretty scary!

Nice shots Larry. Lots of colour.

Nice Larry; those claws look pretty scary! tasty!

Some nice teeth on the wolf!

Thanks for the comments. I didn't respond earlier because I've been in and out of the hospital the last couple of days with a severely infected foot but things are looking better today.

These are some real scary claws. This guy walked across the back of my legs while I was photographing a wolfish. I turned around and grabbed a quick shot as it backed into it's cave. Not a great photo but it shows what one of the giants looks like.

Now, why are American lobsters (fatter) bigger than British ones? Your wolf-fish seem pretty much the same....

Thanks for nice greenwater images.

Tim

Now, why are American lobsters (fatter) bigger than British ones? Your wolf-fish seem pretty much the same....

 

Thanks for nice greenwater images.

 

Tim

Most of them aren't bigger. It's only in this area that I see them that big. A unique set of environmental conditions allows them to grow to massive size. The area where we dive is an narrow island passage between Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy. It's steep, rocky drop-off to 400', currents up to 10 knots and a tidal range of 26' make it impossible to trap or drag. Also divers are not allowed to catch them so they live a predator free existence.