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• So folks... do more undersea critters cover the bottom in warm or cold climates?
  • Re: sea critters on bottom pic... in honor of photo day
  • Get that bottom cleaned every two...years or so. Hehehe. Of course....
  • I don't think the warmness or coldness is the issue ...
    • Brackish water grows more than clear, for sure!
      • Curious to hear the experiences of Mainers, etc. Of course, with boats out of the water most...
        • 5 months in coastal Maine water, and I start to see heavy growth.
    • No, or very few barnacles in Bahamas. Filter feeders- clear water has nothing for them to eat
      • Filter feeders- clear water has nothing for them to eat
        • In San Diego the doc floats were covered with barnacles...
          • wild looking!
            • zebra mussles... aren't they primarily fresh water?
              • Not sure Gene