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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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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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Santa Barbara Surge & Swell

October 11, 2017 by NJ

Santa Barbara Surge & Swell

 Had a good dive off the beach in Santa Barbara. The conditions looked promising but it turned out to be very “surgy”. Saw many spanish shawl nudibranchs, jellyfish, lobster, and more! Dove with some good company off of Campus Point, Santa Barbara, California May 2017.  

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Santa Barbara Surprise!

February 13, 2016 by NJ

Santa Barbara Surprise!

Ocean conditions were amazing as we set out to dive an off shore Santa Barbara spot. Unfortunately our boat didn’t want to go that far so we ended up diving just off the coast. When we came up from our dive, we were greeted by a sea lion pup who had decided to soak up […]

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Anacapa Island October ’15

October 18, 2015 by NJ

Anacapa Island October ’15

California’s Channel Islands are amazing!  Situated just off the coast south (yes south) of Santa Barbara and Ventura County, it’s kelp forests and amazing visibility are second to none. These unique islands offer homes to many endemic species and subspecies. Descending weightlessly into the thick kelp forests is an exhilarating experience as you never know what amazing critters you’ll […]

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