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Dive 127: Lion's Head, Catalina, CA, USA

Date: 01 June 2024

Latitude: 33°27'09.4"N

Longitude: 118°30'04.2"W

Dive Number: 127

Overview

Type: Ocean, Boat Dive (Makai Mist)
Partner: Tobias N.

Great dive. Entered the water, descending to sandy bottom in about 11m. Northward into kelp forest and rocky bottom grading deeper. Slowly turned west as we rounded Lion's Head. At depth, encountered large flat kelp laying on bottom. Tobias spotted 2 large spider crabs under the kelp and under a rock. As one came out from under the kelp so did a small Horn Shark, who settled on the kelp while we curiously investigated it. Moving west, encountered a large Lion's Mane Jellyfish ensnared in kelp. Further west, a school of 100's of Baracuda streamed by us as we floated mid-water. Began return, heading east, encounter a Morray Eel and Spiny Lobster. Very good dive.

PG Exit: O

Dive Details

Maximum Depth: 17.4 meters
Bottom Time: 38 minutes
Dive Computer: Yes
Starting Pressure: 220 bar
Ending Pressure: 90 bar

Conditions

Visibility: 12 meters
Waves: Small
Current: Light
Surge: Light
Weather: Cloudy
Air Temperature: 19°C
Surface Temperature: 18°C
Bottom Temperature: 17°C

Eqipment

Tank: Aluminum 80
Weight: 26 lbs
Wetsuit: Farmer John, Shorty, Booties, Gloves