Pt. Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
The training continues for the members of the Point Pleasant Rescue Dive Team here at the Mannasquan Inlet. This is one of the busiest inlets for boat traffic in the area as well as a prime and favorite fishing spot for many locals. This is the perfect spot for the Dive Team to practice and improve their rescue skills. During daily tide changes a incredible amount of water flows thru this inlet and the current can be very treacherous to swimmers, fishermen, and boats not under power. In the background of this photo are the huge concrete "Jacks" that have been placed to protect the entrance of the inlet from coastal erosion. These jacks inter-link amongst themselves to provide two long jetties that fishermen use to get to the prime fishing spots. Underwater these jacks provide numerous "caves" and spaces that vary in different sizes. The Dive Team practices in this environment to ensure that they will be ready in the event of any type of emergency...
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