Phil,
Bob's missive reminded me.  Yes, Bucco Reef is indeed protected.
 
Sorry,
 
Kurt
 
 
At 08:52 AM 10/12/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Phil,
>Tobago is difficult.  The southern 1/3 or so of the island is limestone.
>Bucco Reef is good.  You can get a glass-bottomed boat and do some
>snorkeling.  The guides aren't too keen on tourists collecting shells
>though.  The rest of the island is basaltic rock reef.  Huge brain corals,
>etc.   Gets deep real quick and the currents are dangerous offshore.  The
>bay at Bluewater Inn in Speyside is decent.  Lots of cones, etc, but
>everything is real encrusted.  Permits are SUPPOSED to be applied for with
>the local authorities on Trinidad.  No one does handles this on Tobago.
>
>Try to contact with Jim and Linda Jacaruso here in Florida.  They have been
>there several times.  Good guides around Speyside are Redman (SCUBA,
>snorkeling) and Remy (anything).  Be prepared.  It's expensive.  And don't
>pass up a dinner at Jemma's resturant in Speyside.  Heaven on Earth.
>
>Have fun.  It's a beautiful spot.
>
>Kurt
>
>At 01:18 PM 10/11/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>Dear Readers:
>>
>>I am off to a vacation to Tobago at the end of this month.  Any suggestions
>>on good shelling spots for this beach walker/snorkeler?  Does anyone know
>>of collecting restrictions?
>>
>>Thank you in advance for your response.
>>
>>Phil
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