🤿 We went Freediving DEEP into Ginnie Springs 💧 Snorkeling and Exploring the CLEAREST Water on 🌎

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We went free diving in Ginnie Springs Florida. Ginnie Springs is the clearest water I have ever seen and might be the clearest place to snorkel, dive or freedive on earth!
There are several separate springs at Ginnie Springs. We started our freediving in the "Little Devil" it is a spring that flows up through a 4 foot wide crack in the ground. I dove to about 50 feet at the bottom of the spring. We also saw a snake swimming nearby in the spring.
Our second dive was at the "Devils Eye" it is a round spring about 25 feet deep that has an entrance to a complex underwater cave system. I did not dive into the cave as you would need a dive light and a cave diver certification to safely enter.
Our third dive was at the "Devils Ear" a very unique spring. The spring is unique because it gets partially covered with the brown water from the Santa Fe River. The darker tannin stained water casts a strange colored glow onto the clear water coming out of the Devils Ear Spring.
We went on to snorkel the dark water in the Santa Fe river and then on to Freedive in the Ginnie Spring itself. The Ginnie Spring is the clearest water I have ever seen!
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0:00 Intro and Joe talking about Ginnie Springs
0:42 Freediving "Little Devil" Spring
3:31 Freediving in "Devils Eye" Spring
5:31 Freediving the "Devils Ear" Spring
8:06 Snorkeling the Santa Fe River
9:16 Epic Freediving in Ginnie Spring
10:34 Joe talking about his day at Ginnie Springs

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28 июн 2024

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@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Comment which of the springs at Ginnie Springs did you like the best? Little Devil 0:42 , Devils Eye 3:31 , Devils Ear 5:31 , or the Ginnie Spring 9:16

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

Little Devil was pretty amazing especially with the light coming through the rock walls. So beautiful!

@Dean.and.Darci. 3 года назад

Little Devil looked beautiful!!!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

@@Dean.and.Darci. yeah it was really cool. Thanks for watching

@kathywood6113 3 года назад

I’ve had the privilege of living in FL all my life and have dove in them all before and find them all to have their own beautiful appeal. I love the uniqueness of each spring. Blood and springs run through my veins :D

@GIL839 3 года назад

All of them . The place is awesome free diving or just snorkeling. Thanks .

@Andygeofri 3 года назад

@1:30 snake is a Plainbelly Watersnake(Nerodia erythrogaster) Non-venomous.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Cool, good to know, thanks for watching

@kathywood6113 3 года назад

The Coca Cola water is called Tannins. It comes from the decomposition of the cypress trees and oak trees that colors the river.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah very cool effect it makes! So beautiful

@georgeclausen2408 3 года назад

that log that crosses the outflow at Ginnie has been there for over 50 years, as I can testify...I used to swim there in the '60's and remember it from those times long past...if you swim in the Sante Fe in the dry season the river itself is almost as clear as the springs. Large gar follow the currents, perhaps 6 feet long or more. ...

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Wow that is awesome. I wonder if the tree is petrified now?

@eridu77 2 года назад

When is the dry season?

@georgeclausen2408 Год назад

@@eridu77 I'm not sure when the dry season is, Eric. I think it might be mid-summer. It's been so long since I was at all regular there I just don't know.

@georgeclausen2408 3 года назад

The snake is harmless, though I don't know what type. Used to snorkel Ginnie 50 years ago...beautiful place. Thanks for the video.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah I figured it was a harmless snake. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed

@VERTEPR 2 года назад

George you can do it again!

@georgeclausen2408 2 года назад

@@VERTEPR Aw, thanks, and I hope so. All I gotta do is make it down to Florida.

@brendongonzales377 2 года назад

Not necessarily. A few types of snake can mimic the color scheme and behavior of other snakes. You were probably dealing with a harmless, disguised snake.

@brendongonzales377 2 года назад

And that means the original snake could be deadly.

@withloverebeccajoy 3 года назад

Little snek looks like a plain-bellied watersnake! While they aren't venomous, the WILL bite you if disturbed. They can be confused with a young Florida Cottonmouth snake, because the coloration can be similar. The cotton mouth IS venomous. Good rule of thumb with watersnakes is to just leave them and gently swim away, just in case!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah, usually better to leave the snakes alone

@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL Год назад

As a fellow RU-vidr I have to say I acknowledge the amount of time and energy it took to put such a awesome video together! Until you're a RU-vidr, it's just kind of unknown how much work it actually is, so I applaud you for it! Awesome footage! Absolutely stunning and great narration! You earned a subscription! 🤘😎

@Afghanistanian 3 года назад

Very well produced. Going to visit this place soon pretty excited.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

cool, I hope you enjoy it

@jzco5513 Год назад

The first few times inspired me to want to free dive, seeing this footage gives me the itch to go back 👏🏼 cant wait to be there again

@gannebishop8946 Год назад

Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed your diving!

@mcouturex Год назад

Thank you for taking us down into that cave! I can't wait to free dive there!

@karenphipps6422 4 года назад

Awesome video! They just keep getting better and better!

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

wow thanks!

@ellenflorida7606 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this amazing video!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

@TheOutcastSumba 4 года назад

wow... awesome,. the water is crystal clear...

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Yeah it is really amazing, nice and cool too. Thanks for watching and commenting

@aliadams420 4 года назад

I want to to there one day it’s really nice and clear.

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Yeah it is really a nice spot. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Siluvian 3 года назад

I grew up on this river. When the water raises it gets darker and when it's lower it is very clear as well. Not quite the same as the spring but close.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Cool, I would love to swim the sante fe when its clearer

@sebastianjackson9773 2 года назад

@@JoeOceanside canoe trip. You can launch , go down about 7 miles , pass 5 different springs including ginne , and they pick you up at the marker.

@FirstHandExplore Год назад

You guys are awesome.

@julianjosephs8822 2 года назад

Great video, very beautiful area and the love the music.

@therealdeal246 3 года назад

i like the Ginnie Spring the most. I've never been there but i want to go there someday. I live in Germany so it is far away but one day i will buy a Plane Ticket, fly to Florida to experience it as well. What i think is crazy is the thing that the water is crystal clear on one side and then there is just like a wall that keeps them away from each other. Sure they mix a bit but not completely

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Thanks Anjo, yeah it is great!

@CampTravelExplore 4 года назад

Amazing Episode! Well done Joe! Great editing!

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it👍

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

The footage was insane!

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

Can't wait to visit here. On my map for travel visits and watching your video just made me realize I need to move this one up on my list!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Awesome, yeah Ginnie is an amazing place, clearest water you will ever see

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside haven't been to that one yet. Have you been to Fanning?

@lukeno4143 2 года назад

Grabs every edge, silting up the dive. nice.

@guitarguy7496 2 года назад

Seriously amazing video dude!

@FintasticCruisingChannel 4 года назад

Hey Joe! Great video as always. We liked the devils ear the best because of all the creatures. Speaking of creatures, that snake looks like it is a glossy crayfish snake (Regina rigida rigida). If you are ever in the Tampa area give us a shout. We would love to meet for a dive or hike or whatever.

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Oh cool thanks for I.D.ing that snake. Just subbed to your channel, yeah I will hit you up if I get over there, maybe you could show me a west coast dive spot. Thanks for commenting!

@emanuelleonardo6613 3 года назад

Awesome video I went to ginnie springs when I was 15 I’m thinking of going again because of this video keep up the work 👍

@TheDeepEndYT 3 года назад

Awesome video Joe! Ginnie Springs is an amazing place to explore!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

It really is! Thank you for watching.

@TheDeepEndYT 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside Thanks for sharing!

@Angiecornx 2 года назад

Amazing view underwater...new subs here continue the vids flowing

@ThePrince1955 Год назад

I haven't been to a spring yet in Florida but I'm going to check this one out.

@dtrapbai9030 2 года назад

u certainly have it together..! (great storied way of speaking.

@behindthespotlight7983 3 года назад

AMAZING !!!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Thanks, I am glad you liked

@stretchnj2441 2 года назад

What!! Never heard of it.. Went to Rock Springs a Ton of times.. my dad lived in Florida for the last 25yrs I lived there for 6 but often visited and Rock Springs was one of my favorite places. To bad I never heard of it.. but once again I was young.. gonna make it a point to go out there one day! Thanks for the Video

@sasharivera6438 3 года назад

I went there as a kid and was scared to go in the water cause i didnt know how to swim so i love these vidd

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Hopefully you can go back and visit sometime, it is a great place!

@a10panda9 3 года назад

The devil ear looks like rainbow effects

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah Panpan it was super beautiful. Thanks for watching!

@magicalunicorn5853 2 года назад

Your super brave. Going there next week and this is an amazing video. I need to practice in snorkel gear in the pool so I don’t have panic attacks for breathing. You using a GoPro? What gloves for holding onto the gro pro?

@kevingumfory 2 года назад

Lol. The 2 tank dude killed me. Good.

@JoeOceanside 2 года назад

Glad you liked the vid Kevin

@kevingumfory 2 года назад

I was at 75 and 10 for 2 days. They were closing the park at noon today and then Fred kept goin west. :/ my luck.

@oliverwells8011 3 года назад

I live 1.5 hours from there. The river clarity depends on how much rain the area gets, if its not much the river itself is clear like the springs too, any rain and it starts to get dark quickly

@adrianrspaulding7770 Год назад

amazing place

@daviddownes5862 10 месяцев назад

I need an old school Roger. Great vid.

@rvingmontanezway103 2 года назад

Very nice video 👍

@sobosther5933 3 года назад

This inspired me to visit Florida

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

That's great! Florida is amazing

@caspianchance7914 2 года назад

Awesome my favorite place to tube!

@floridaspringhoppers.7354 2 года назад

Those snakes that Ginnie springs are everywhere. One swam over me while I was swimming in the river.

@SouthernCrossGO 3 года назад

Awesome

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Thanks I am glad you liked! Thanks for watching!

@ethyleneethylene5 3 года назад

Wow!!! Nicely. Do u need to bring diving stuff or renting? I love to explore and diving.

@dojachris1966 3 года назад

What camera are you using for underwater definitely could watch this video over and over really enjoyed it 💪🏽

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Wow thanks I am glad you enjoyed. I used a Gopro hero 8 black. Thanks for watching

@rickyzamora8202 2 года назад

im23 and always been in love with freediving but i live in chicago which sucks..... its always seemed like sum thatll truely make me happy.

@dojachris1966 3 года назад

Great video as always was wondering how deep is devils ear is

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Awesome! I am glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting

@Huhyhyhyhyh 2 года назад

Wow nice vid but one question how do you hold your breath for that long because I’m going Spain soon and I want to know how to practise so I can freedive

@christopherjohnson7664 3 года назад

There's no way I could ever hold my breath for that long maybe if I had some Finns

@D.H.CE_FL 3 года назад

Finns don't help you hold your breathe tho 🤔

@christopherjohnson7664 3 года назад

@@D.H.CE_FL if I have fins I could possibly make it to the bottom but if I don't I probably won't make it half way

@D.H.CE_FL 3 года назад

@@christopherjohnson7664 I was kidding. BTW, even with fins I can't do half of what this guy is doing!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

You can increase your breathhold with proper practice. Fins wont help you hold your breat but it will help you further on the same breath. Thanks for watching Christopher and Dustin.

@annamorozova9631 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside what do you recommend to start with to learn those techniques?

@DynamicDestroyer 3 года назад

great! subscribed

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@pavlejanjic9259 3 года назад

Nice Video Joe, I was just there few days ago freediving and absolutely LOVED IT! One thing though, no one tells you how COLD is the spring water, Highly recommend wearing a WETSUIT!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah I was shaking at the end of the day. I only had a rashguard. It was kinda refreshing to get out and lay in the sun after being that cold. Thanks for watching

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

Is this one not 72 year round like most of the FL Springs?

@victoriaredman603 2 года назад

@@Adventureswithbecky it is.

@NEXUSONE220 3 года назад

Was amazing. Water is so cold 😁

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah it is very chilly for Florida standards

@NEXUSONE220 3 года назад

Floridians complain. I visit and conqur most of their lovely springs. Did seven sisters two days ago❤️

@Juanitojtc 2 года назад

my man, what go pro settings do you use for your dives🙏🏽

@Del-Canada 3 года назад

My dream was to dive Ginnie Springs. Sadly I haven't done any diving for almost 35 years now and I am not in any shape to dive. I doubt I'll ever make it that way to fulfil this dream. Not even sure how much longer I am going to live. LOL Thank you for this video.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully I will do some more videos at Ginnie this summer. Thanks for watching!

@Del-Canada 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside I'm going to subscribe. I sub to people that interact with commenters. I used to read articles and look at pics of Ginnie Springs in Skin Diver magazine but never made my way there in my years diving, sadly. Take care, Joe, and I look forward to that!

@jalexander9174 2 года назад

What is your snorkel set?

@Waxfein 3 года назад

Last time I was there I ran into a 5ft alligator gar going up stream! In the deeper spots of the santa fe down stream,scared the the crap out of me lol

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Wow yeah, that will make you jump. Thanks for watching!

@TheMaverickjc29 2 года назад

Don't they hurt you? How do you handle such situation?

@daisydai1044 2 года назад

What camera and stick are you using? Thanks

@danny6773 2 года назад

man i was there this weekend how did you free dive that far down without ear pressure?😂 it hurt

@victoriaredman603 2 года назад

Equalization

@carforcoin1161 Год назад

Little Devil was 50 feet deep on your dive? It looked like a much shorter swim

@ImKamali 4 года назад

My little brother introduced me to the channel today. I must say your videos are very entertaining as my brother and i are working on bettering our swimming. I hope to find great entertainment in this channel as i already am. That's all from me. Bye👋

@JoeOceanside 4 года назад

Wow thats awesome man thank you. Tell your bro thanks as well. I hope I can keep making vids you enjoy!

@daynamackenzie26 3 года назад

Lol you got jokes if you think my anxiety would let me do this 😂😂😂😂 He said you could get lost BYE

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

I hope you enjoyed it anyway. Thanks for watching!

@fromashestoflowers4852 9 месяцев назад

I did that this weekend (:

@killinganime5104 3 года назад

New sub

@sasharivera6438 3 года назад

If i ever go there again all the snakes and stuff there are they safe im wondering cause i was scared af as a child

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

It's pretty safe, thousands of people go through there every weekend. It is Florida though so there could be snakes and gators anywhere

@drewh6002 2 года назад

what dive watch do you have

@AsianBoy245 3 года назад

Hey! you should dive here with DALLMYD and treasure hunt!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah man that would be awesome, he is a great guy. I met Jiggin with Jordan once but not Jake yet. Thanks for watching

@AsianBoy245 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside Cool! I hope you treasure hunt with them!

@Adventureswithbecky 3 года назад

That would be a cool video!

@sylviawise3362 3 года назад

Ugh I know how to swim and hold my breath but for some reason I'm scared to free dive. I wish I had a partner. I live literally an hour from Gennie Springs. This is where Zephyrhills water comes from and from the other springs in the area.

@kathywood6113 3 года назад

Also snakes are either venemous or non venomous . Poisonous would refer to chemicals or plants. Cool videos by the way!!

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Ah thank you for that correction! Thanks for watching

@Countryboy78 3 года назад

I think in Australia there are actual poisonous snakes

@NightfallAkuma 2 года назад

How long can you hold your breath?

@hxdson_3 2 года назад

Can someone answer this how do they breath for so long without the snorkel

@fibiger12 Год назад

i want to do what you do. i recently bougt an zoom evo mask and a snorkel. i didnt get fins yet. But i find that im floating to much. i see that you dont seem to use a led belt so what is the trick?

@mscris503 3 года назад

Where are all the gators and crocodiles I've heard about in Florida ?

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

They are here, not too many in the busy springs though

@Siluvian 3 года назад

Alligators are generally afraid of humans unless they have been fed before.

@Jhoanval 2 года назад

I am sorry i have a question, whats is the thing that you do with your nose when you are under the water?

@meganshapiro4009 3 года назад

How the heck did you hold your breath

@-Celestial_Gaming- Год назад

The snake is probably a water viper

@OliChristenDrew 3 года назад

Wow, this is some seriously clear water! What is the temperature there, looks quite cold?

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah the water is amazing, it is 72 degrees and all I had was a rashguard. I was shaking by the end of the day

@OliChristenDrew 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside ouch, that's a bit chilly in deed. Even more respect to you for the footage you got from there!

@brendongonzales377 2 года назад

How did you not notice his wetsuit, booties, gloves, and hood?! Sorry, didn’t meant to sound rude.

@brendongonzales377 2 года назад

Mean, not meant.

@tejadeepak8203 2 года назад

❤

@brodefineportraiture446 2 года назад

...at 10:30 i used to lay in the bottom and relax watching the people attempt to go in one entrance and out the other. Most couldnt get in...love the place. Shame they are the most expensive park on earth to get into :(

@squarecracker 2 года назад

I agree. $20 for a single person? Absolutely ridiculous. I have a state park pass so I just paddleboard a mile from blue and bring my mask and fins with me. If I do it 20 times a year that's $400 saved.

@smilebtray9376 2 года назад

so are all of these places conected or do you have to walk to each?

@kellyanneree3252 2 года назад

You swim down the river to the next one.

@jacoboneil8109 2 года назад

How do your ears not explode. I’ve tried going down maybe my ears have problems but when I pop them that far down it messes me up for weeks

@adibsakhi967 Год назад

How do you hold your breath that long

@williammaccarthey3089 2 года назад

Should ask a scuba for a hit of that air lol

@WaterfallWhispering 2 года назад

For reference how long can u hold ur breathe

@Skibbidyboobop 4 месяца назад

Last time I was in the santa fe i ran face first into a school of 6ft+ alligator gar. That got my pulse goin...

@CARNIVORBROS 4 года назад

Mesmerising psychedelic river.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah its a pretty cool spot. Thanks for watching

@michaeltemko960 Год назад

It could be a mangrove snake

@devilfish3034 3 года назад

I almost died in the ballroom

@fpvtv2222 10 месяцев назад

A lot of divers have died at genie spring in the caves. There are some videos on here if anyone is interested.

@mr.skeptical3071 Год назад

Yellow bellied water snake. Harmless

@masonstriz8408 3 года назад

Do u know how deep devils ear is I’d say around 60-65?

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

I do not know, I went down about 30. Thanks for watching

@Beyondthebreakers 10 месяцев назад

Little Devil is 38 feet max, but where you were diving, it is around 33-34 feet. There is no way this hole is 50 feet, you need to change your dive watch. There is also almost no current there.

@jordanpoor8006 3 года назад

“Venomous”

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah that is the correct word Jordan

@jordanpoor8006 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside I also love freediving out at ginnie. Just went this past weekend 😆

@jordanpoor8006 3 года назад

@@JoeOceanside The Devils Spring System is hands down the best ones out of the 7 Ginnie has to offer

@Themeparknerd1993 3 года назад

I do well to hold my breath for 20 seconds lol

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Keep practicing! Thanks for watching! 👍

@jamiestieller Год назад

i can confirm that snake is a snake

@subtropicalsteph 3 года назад

Gorgeous! Not sure the snake species, but it's def not one of the venomous ones. Snakes can be venomous, not poisonous ;-)

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Ah I see, thanks for the distinction. Someone else said it was a crayfish snake. Thanks for watching

@Offishal_Lifestyle 3 года назад

snake is a rattle headed copper moccasin ;)

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Wow I will look it up thanks

@Offishal_Lifestyle 3 года назад

I’m playing my brother I call all snakes I don’t know what they are that...it’s sounds poisonous lol

@TheThreeivan333 3 года назад

👍🏻

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

glad you liked

@Rickybobby913 3 года назад

Bro swam in the Santa fe like there were no gators

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Ryan I know they must be there I just have not seen one yet. I figure with the amount of people that tube by its probably somewhat safe

@D.H.CE_FL 3 года назад

I scuba dove the river a few months back. No gators, snuck up on a gar and it kind of freaked me out.

@clearsailing7993 3 года назад

I think those full face snorkeling mask are dangerous. It is hard to just pop it off like a regular mask or snorkel. I saw they are doing a study of them in hawaii.

@JoeOceanside 3 года назад

Yeah they are not my first choice. I like the traditional style