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Santa Cruz Island – Dec 17

July 9, 2020 by NJ

Santa Cruz Island – Dec 17

California’s Santa Cruz Island is one of my favorite places to dive! Because conditions were not that great for this area, we stuck to Big Rock for all our dives. The water was cold (58 F) but it was great diving with the Spectre and warming up in their jacuzzi between dives. Dove December 2017.Highlights: getting a […]

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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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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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I know what you did last summer… in Maui – video

April 4, 2016 by NJ

I know what you did last summer… in Maui – video

Getting pumped to head out to Maui this summer! Here’s a look at what happened last summer. June 2105 #iknowwhatyoudidlastsummer Highlights: Octopus, sharks, turtles, Blue Dragon nudibranch, frogfish. Dive sites: Molokini reef’s end, Ulua, Red Hill, Makena Landing, Wailea Point.  

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Santa Cruz Island – Snorkel, Dive & Dolphins

March 13, 2016 by NJ

Santa Cruz Island – Snorkel, Dive & Dolphins

We were treated to a huge pod of dolphins and plenty of whales as we made our way back from a great day of playing in the waters of Santa Cruz Island. October 2015  

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