Clear Water
Looking up from the reef and seeing the boat and the clouds in the sky through the water. Visibility like this is uncommon in California, but it's what you expect when you go diving in the tropical waters.
Close-Up!
A close-up shot of the underside of a sea star. What looks like a small sea star in the center is the mouth with the reddish orange ambulacral groove extending from it. You can see the five-point radial symmetry without seeing the arms.
Hooded What?
It has been a while since the last time we saw these guys in our local waters. During warm months, hooded nudibranch (Melibe leonine) can be found in large numbers in the kelp forests. This year, with the giant kelp forest looking more healthy, we are hoping to see them on our dives. It’s quite mesmerizing to watch them sweep the water with their wide open oral hood.
Back for More Adventure!
Last time we made it out to Begg Rock and San Nicolas Island was October of 2015. This year, we are heading out there on August 25 and 26 aboard the Peace Dive Boat. There are still some spots open if you want to join us for a chance to be one of the few adventurous (and lucky) divers who can boast of making it out to Begg Rock and San Nicolas Island!
Seeing Purple
Dreaming of jumping into the water at Farnsworth Bank and seeing the beautiful colonies of purple hydrocoral (Stylaster californicus). We are heading there this Sunday, July 30. It is one of the handful of places where you can see healthy colonies of these beautiful and fragile creatures.
