Catalina Lovers Cove Snorkeling with OCTW 07.06.2014
Laguna Bluebelt- California Harbor Seal- Treausre Island, Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve
Curious harbor seal, Phoca vitulina. While snorkeling in the late afternoon, a harbor seal which hauls out on the rocks at Treasure Island swam by to check me out. Harbor seals are very curious and will approach snorkelers, divers and swimmers. They are opportunistic feeders, eating many fish species, octopus, squid, shrimp and crabs. The seal can be seen checking out the cracks and crevices in the reef as it swims by. Always a treat to have a close encounter of the pinniped kind.
Lovers Cove Dive
Holiday august 2013
Casino Point Underwater Park Snorkeling | Catalina Island
The most popular snorkeling spot on Catalina Island is right at Casino Point. While the water clarity is usually under 10 feet, it is well suited for beginner and less adventurous snorkelers. At the Casino Point Underwater Park (aka Casino Point State Marine Reserve), there are stairs right down into the water and the swimming zone is roped off from the boat traffic. Make sure to look at the map board at the top of the stairs before entering the water - there are several underwater attractions to see. In addition to the plentiful orange Garibaldi fish, make sure to check out the dense kelp forest. The bright orange Garibaldi fish is the official marine state fish of California, and you can tell the juvenile Garibaldi which have iridescent blue spots. This POV video of snorkeling Casino Point off Santa Catalina Island was produced by SNORKELINGDIVES.COM in August 2019.
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Diving with the harbor seals playing at Lover's Cove HD 1-4-12
I had an entire family of harbor seals watching me while diving at Lover's Cove. The mom and dad kept a wary eye on me as the two pups played. The larger pup followed me and got very close.
Laguna Beach New Year Snorkeling
Snorkeling in Laguna Beach with my two friends. We saw a lot of cool stuff like sea hares, leopard sharks, and even a jellyfish. All of this footage was filmed with a GoPro Hero 2 using a Dive Housing. *I apologize for the editing mistake at 00:36.
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Garibaldi Laying Eggs - Catalina Island California
Catalina Scuba / Snorkeling -
Female Garibaldi laying eggs as the male Garibaldi protect her.
Just a sample of the amazing things you'll see when you experience Scuba Diving Catalina at the Catalina Dive Shop!
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0:02 – Really close to Garibaldi
0:07 – Garibaldi is laying eggs
0:45 – Male Garibaldi is keeping guard while she lays the eggs
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Celebrating southern California's new underwater parks
A new system of marine protected areas -- underwater parks --became effective January 1, 2012. Protecting key marine sites along the southern California coastline, the new MPAs create havens for marine life to recover and thrive, and afford Californian's to experience their natural marine heritage. Designed by scientists, fishermen, divers and wildlife lovers, these protections also aim to strengthen and sustain our marine bounty for current and future generations. For more information visit: oceanconservancy.org/mpa
Snorkeling in Laguna Beach
Enjoy seeing various sea creatures, including fish, starfish, jelly fish, sharks, and kelp in this underwater adventure. Filmed at Woods Cove Beach in Laguna Beach, California
La Jolla Cove marine life - San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park
La Jolla Cove marine life
The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park spans 6,000 acres (24 km2) of ocean bottom and tidelands. The park has become a popular destination for snorkelers and scuba divers. The park was created by the City of San Diego in 1970 and actually has two other parks within it: the Ecological Reserve and the Marine Life Refuge.
Within the underwater park are two artificial reefs, created to attract and enhance marine life. The first was built in 1964 with Santa Catalina quarry rock dumped in 70 feet (21 m) of water near Scripps Canyon. The second was started in 1975 and is located at a depth of 40 feet (12 m) just offshore from Black's Beach.
From La Jolla Shores, the ocean bottom slopes gently out to sea. The reefs keep the waves minimal, making this an entry point for divers and kayakers. Kelp beds on the outer edges of the slope are popular fishing spots and great for observing seals, dolphins, birds and fish.
Beyond the slope the bottom takes a sudden and 500-foot (150 m)-deep plunge into the La Jolla Canyon. The canyon reaches depths of 600 feet (180 m) within the park. The abrupt drop and abundance of marine life help to explain why migrating whales can often be spotted close to shore.
A 30-foot (9.1 m) by 75-foot (23 m) lithocrete map of the underwater park was completed in September 2008 at La Jolla Shores beach. It is located near the boardwalk between the restrooms and the children's play area at the south end of Kellogg Park.
Ecological Reserve and Marine Life Refuge.
The Ecological Reserve was established in 1971 and has since been expanded to a total of 533 acres (2.2 km2). It covers all of La Jolla Cove to a point midway on the La Jolla Shores beach. No fishing or scavenging is permitted within the reserve.
The Marine Life Refuge encompasses the Scripps Pier at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and was established back in 1929 as an academic research area. Recreation and fishing are permitted in the refuge.
Marine life includes: dolphin, leopard shark, garibaldi, sea lions, shovelnose guitarfish and more.
The Garibaldi or Garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) is a bright orange fish of the damselfish family. This fish species is native to the North-Eastern subtropical parts of the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Monterey Bay, California, to Guadalupe Island, Baja California. The common name is a reference to the Italian military and political figure Giuseppe Garibaldi, whose followers often wore a characteristic scarlet or red shirt.
This is the official marine state fish of California and is protected in California coastal waters. It is frequently seen off Santa Catalina Island, California and in La Jolla Cove (San Diego), where it is locally very common. It is also the mascot of the Georgia Aquarium.
Adult fish are a rich orange in color, whereas juvenile fish are redder and have many small blue spots. Adult Garibaldis tend to have a more opaque tail and dorsal fin.
Garibaldis grow up to 38 cm (15 in) in length. Juveniles are not as bright in color and have iridescent blue spots which they lose as they become adult. They are found in water a few feet deep ranging to depths of up to 30 meters (100 ft), usually in association with reefs, and typically over rocky sea-bottoms. They feed mainly on invertebrates which they remove from the rocks.
Adult Garibaldis maintain a home territory. The male clears a sheltered nest site within his territory, and the female then deposits eggs within the nest. The male subsequently guards the nest until the eggs hatch after 19--21 days. During this time period, the male Garibaldi aggressively tries to keep all other fish away from the very edible eggs. Like all male damsel fish, the male Garibaldi will boldly attack much larger swimming creatures, including humans, to the point of biting divers in order to try to drive them away from the area where the eggs are deposited.
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Snorkeling with Bat Rays at Fisherman's Cove, Laguna Beach 6.30.12. Music by DEVO