How does oil spill in Gulf of Mexico affect diving?

[LarsB]

Dear divers,

I had planned for a long time to spend some time this year (in August) in the Cancun/Cozumel area of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico with my wife; she adores heat, sun + sea (especially bathtub-hot water :) - and me too), and I intended to go for some neat dives.

Does anybody know anything about how (if at all) diving is already affected or expected to be affected soon in that area?

Preferably by first-hand experience, but all other sources of information or hearsay are also gladly welcomed.

I am aware of the following scientific model (which as far as I know does NOT take the possible effects of hurricanes into account):

http://www2.ucar.edu/news/ocean-currents-likely-to-carry-oil-spill-to-atlantic-coast

But it is not clear from this simulation whether my area of interest would actually be affected, by mid-August...

So thank you for any and all hints!

Cheers,
LarsB

[Mudpuppy]

So far winds and currents are pushing most of the oil towards the US coastline, it's enormous!

[JasonInMexico]

Hi there,
We are based in Playa Del Carmen and ´touch wood´, we are not effected at all by the oil spill, well not that we can notice. the diving is still great and the water is still clear so keeping our fingers crossed that things dont change its definately still worth a trip out to this area.
any questions just let me know
Jason
Ecodiving Tours

[oldbutnotbold]

Bad time to go!Hurricane season has started and one already on the way.

[JasonInMexico]

Im struggling to find an information on an incoming hurricane, hurricane Alex passed by us with only 3days bad weather. at the moment the sun is shining and its a lovely temperature.
if you have a website you have found for an incoming hurricane could you please let me know as we like to track that in advance if possible and then advise our customers on there options.
thanks
Jason
Ecodiving Tours

[OneDragons]

Something like this:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26295161/
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