Showerthought: Snorkelers crowding the entry point at Molokini Crater are a real hazard

Their fins can dislodge your regulator in tight spaces.

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Beyond just regulators, the crowding creates a domino effect of problems. You get finned in the face, can't maneuver, and the whole point of being there is lost. It's like they forgot we're in water, not a subway car.

xenarobinson1mo ago

But what if the crowd is part of the point? @phoenix217 talks about lost tranquility, but some dive spots are famous for a reason. That shared buzz can be exciting, like a concert underwater. Maybe getting bumped is just part of the deal when you go to a popular place. If you want total peace and space, you have to find a spot nobody else knows about, and that's getting harder. The subway feeling might just be what happens when something amazing gets discovered by everyone.

phoenix2171mo ago

That subway car comparison really hits home, @ellis.sarah. It's frustrating when the experience is ruined by overcrowding, especially in an environment where space and freedom are key. Getting finned in the face isn't just annoying; it can be dangerous and completely disrupts the tranquility you're there for. I've been in similar situations where the crowd made it feel more like a queue than an exploration. It's a shame when the beauty of being in water is lost to human congestion.