![]() ![]() ![]() It is the largest species of cormorant found on the Pacific coast of North America. Here are the best places to scuba dive in Southern California among more than 50 State and Federal Marine Protected Areas. Cormorants I’m confident that the bird I saw while diving was a Brandt’s Cormorant. Still consider Florida to be the best diving, but have had the opportunity to enjoy offshore, Blue Hole, and cave diving. Diane holds a 50 ton Captains license has conducted manatee tours for 28 years. was established in 1993 at the current location. Though the further south you go, the warmer the water can be, a thick wetsuit or dry suit to protect you from the chill is still recommended.ĭepending on how healthy the giant kelp forests are because of the encroachment of purple sea urchins, these nutrient-rich waters can attract various schools of rockfish, brightly gold-colored Garibaldi (the state fish), crabs, lobsters, harbor seals, sea lions, torpedo rays, sharks (angel and leopard), sponges, anemones, and perhaps a dolphin or two on nearly every dive. PADI, Cavern Diving instructor for the NSS/CDS and currently SDI-TDI. Though water temperatures vary seasonally and annually, during several boat dive trips to the Channel Islands, the air temperature - 60 degrees Fahrenheit - was actually cooler than the ocean - 65 to 67 degrees - which meant you won’t need a neoprene hoodie on every dive. Diving in Southern California is not all that different from Northern and Central California except for one thing: it’s a bit warmer, which can make a big difference in your enjoyment. ![]()
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