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Dive 132: 4th of July Cove, Catalina, CA, USA

Date: 10 August 2024

Latitude: 33°26'52.6"N

Longitude: 118°29'58.2"W

Dive Number: 132

Overview

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

Valley of ashes. Strangely odd dive along the reefs/ wall between 4th of July Cove and Cherry Cove. Much marine snow gave the dive an eery feeling, giving a feeling of valley of ashes. Given the proximity to 4th of July Cove and Cherry Cove, there was also a lot of odd sounds from boat noise. Many large fish, that we were able to surprise becasue of the limited visibility. Horned Shark, many lobsters. Good stands of kelp. Strong thermocline at 18m.

Dive Details

Maximum Depth: 20.5 meters
Bottom Time: 35 minutes
Dive Computer: Yes
Starting Pressure: 170 bar
Ending Pressure: 90 bar

Conditions

Visibility: 3 meters
Waves: None
Current: Medium
Surge: Light
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 23.5°C
Surface Temperature: 22.5°C
Bottom Temperature: 15°C

Eqipment

Tank: Aluminum 80
Weight: 22 lbs
Wetsuit: Farmer John, Spring Shorty, Booties