Deadman - live turtle...

During just over an hour's meanderings around Deadman Bay today I had the interesting experience of being approached by an inquisitive turtle. It was one of the painted variety - about 6-8 inches long in the shell - and clearly curious about the creature slowly approaching it. It took a direct path towards my mask and I had to gently fend it off by lifting it under the shell and away. it continued on its way to the surface for a breather quite unfazed. The water in the Bay, despite heavy and persistent rain yesterday was very clear - and quite warm - about 48℉ (9℃). During the dive a little bit of capital was banked with the Yacht Club by retrieving a couple of objects that had been lost over the side during lift-in this weekend.