Gabe's Favorite
The area around the surge zone is one of my favorite places in a dive. You feel the power of the ocean, and realize how little we are. This shot was taken at the Sea of Cortez, in a spot where the waves were crashing and swirling around this majestic rock formation. The sunlight being reflected around the submerged rock brought out the mystical colors of above and below the water.
Sea of Cortez Sea Puppies
The sea lions you encounter in the Sea of Cortez are California sea lions just like the ones at our local Channel Islands, but the Sea of Cortez guys are definitely more playful. Not just the young pups, but older ones as well. Kind of like college students acting like playful elementary school kids.
Time for a Bath
We were diving the volcanic reef of Sangeang Api, an active volcano in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia, when we ran into this cute black spotted pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus). The hot spring water was constantly bubbling through the black sand and reef, and he was enjoying a nice bath.
Fall colors - Southern California version!
We may not have the fall foliage like other places, but in fall we have our own fall colors. Fall is the best time to dive here. It’s time of the year when the water clears up and the giant kelp is luscious. The sea is calm, and the water temperature is not much lower than the summertime temperature.
Full of Life
Soft and hard coral, crinoids, sponges, sea squirts, etc… The reef in the Coral Triangle are so full of life!
