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Channel Islands March 2018

July 17, 2020 by NJ

Channel Islands March 2018

California’s Channel Islands are amazing!  Situated just off the coast south of Santa Barbara, California, its kelp forests and amazing visibility are second to none. These unique islands offer homes to many endemic species and subspecies. With temperatures ranging from 48° to 75° F, there are a variety of animals that make their home here as well as opportunities […]

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Anacapa Island Nov ’17

December 15, 2017 by NJ

Anacapa Island Nov ’17

California’s Channel Islands are amazing!  Situated just off the coast south of Santa Barbara, California, its kelp forests and amazing visibility are second to none. These unique islands offer homes to many endemic species and subspecies. With temperatures ranging from 48° to 75° F, there are a variety of animals that make their home here as well as […]

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California Sand Dollars

September 25, 2017 by NJ

California Sand Dollars

Discovered a huge patch of thriving sand dollars! Also saw lobsters, sea hares, hornyhead Turbot (right eye flounder) and more! Amazing visibility off the shore, fun animal life , good company and beautiful location. Enjoyed taking my new iTorch Pro 6+ dive light out and testing it out for the first time. Dove Aug 2016 […]

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Lake Tahoe – Diving Sand Harbor

July 1, 2016 by NJ

Lake Tahoe – Diving Sand Harbor

Lake Tahoe is located inland on the California and Nevada border. I dove on a sunny warm day in June. The water/snow-melt is definitely a bit chilly (my dive computer marked 52°F). But if you’re not near an ocean, it’s a fun, mellow and a safe dive. I enjoyed finding the crawdads and zeroing in […]

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Catalina Island dive and fish video

April 5, 2016 by NJ

Catalina Island dive and fish video

The weather was beautiful during this winter weekend on California’s Catalina Island. The water was a little cold (58 F) but the visibility was better than expected and there were hardly any people around! February 2016 Highlights: Good visibility, giant kelp fish, sea lion, dolphins and great weather! Unfortunately there is no kelp on this […]

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Anacapa Island Diving

February 5, 2016 by NJ

Anacapa Island Diving

The Channel Islands are an amazing place! Love going out there in warm October and diving through Anacapa’s kelp beds and clear water. You never know what kind of cool stuff you’ll run into. Dove October 2015  

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