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Dive 140: Empire Reef, Catalina, CA, USA

Date: 3 August 2025

Latitude: 33°25'44.8"N

Longitude: 118°26'09.6"W

Dive Number: 140

Overview

Type: Ocean, Boat Dive (SunDiver)
Partner: Asher N.

Nice dive along a shallow reef with stretches of sand. Asher's 3rd Open Water dive. Good kelp. Octopus, small halibut, lobsters. Small school of bait fish transit across and suround us on the give. Asher did great on air and has excellent buoyancy control. Good site, would return for it's approachability, structure, and wildlife.

Slightly overweighted.

Dive Details

Maximum Depth: 9.2 meters
Bottom Time: 43 minutes
Dive Computer: Yes
Starting Pressure: 180 bar
Ending Pressure: 75 bar

Conditions

Visibility: 8 meters
Waves: None
Current: Light
Surge: Light
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air Temperature: 22°C
Surface Temperature: 21°C
Bottom Temperature: 21°C

Eqipment

Tank: Aluminum 80
Weight: 24 lbs
Wetsuit: Farmer John, Spring Shorty, Booties, Gloves