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why the dislike of scuba from some?

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Pastor i'm surprised at your restraint? :) There is so much history on this subject I can't even begin to comment but do a search and read all the ranting! Live and let live - we share the sea, most of us are decent enough to get on but there are idiots about, on both sides of the fence! Let's all have sex!
 
Well, spearfishing with scuba is just wrong..In countries where it´s allowed or was allowed in the past there is hardly any fish left..(look at Greece for exemple)
That statement is just not accurate:rcard. In counries where sustainable levels of fishery are nor practiced, the fish population is poor. Its not method of take thats important, its showing restraint in what/how much you target. Allianate others who take fish, and when PETA or whover tries to ban your hobby, you will have no allies.
That being said....I havent touched a scuba rig in 15 years, freedives just more fun:)
 
I'd say the only problem between tankers and freedivers should maybe arise when harvesting. When jsut sightseeing etc. I cant see why it would matter how you get down there, just that your appreciating the environment. Tankers spearfishing adn gathering scalops, crays etc. though...I'm not a fan of the idea, the advantage is huge and the ability to clean areas out enormous. However, as long as someone is respecting the sustainability of a resource and not raping and pillaging the ocean floor who cares how they got dinner?
Maybe the freedivers just deserve that scallop a little more haha :friday.
The same arguements arise constantly back in Canada about rifle versus bow hunting.
 
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