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Profile of Mike Chiconis

The journey is the destination.

Hiking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Rafting, Canoeing more
  • Hometown: Stillwater, MN
  • Location: Stillwater, Minnesota
  • Birthday: March 6th, 1949
Keith Bates Enjoys: Hiking, Bicycling, Trekking, Climbing, Walking Tours, Back Packing

Swimming With Whalesharks

Trip duration: July, 2007 - August, 2007 Posted by Mike Chiconis
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A trip to Isla Holbox off the Northern tip of the Yucatan in Mexico to swim/snorkel with the largest fish in the sea. Whalesharks gather each year during summer at the confluence of the Caribbean and the Gulf Of Mexico to feed on krill and plankton, providing an excellent opportunity for close encounters, and if you are lucky, to dive in and swim along side of them as they feed.
Swimming with Whalesharks Posted on: 8/9/2009
  • July, 2007 - August, 2007
Very little is known about the whaleshark, the largest fish in the oceans. They resemble whales, but are are actually fish, not mammals. A species of shark, but they are plankton feeders unlike their opportunistic, carnivorous predator relatives. They can grow to 40-50 feet long, but are more commonly in the 25-35 foot range. In the Caribbean a few miles off the Northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, at a small island called Isla Holbox, these monsters of the sea congregate each year during the summer months to feed on the plankton and krill that inhabit that area. The water is often murky during this time, but close encounters with these strange creatures is almost guaranteed. They do swim fast and it is difficult to keep up with them as we swim alongside, but it is an awesome and unforgettable moment to see them in their element.

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