Category Archives: Santa Monica Bay Dive Spots

New Marine Conservation Area and Reserve Closures

January 1st will ring in with new State and Federal Marine Protected Areas along our Southern California Coast.  Both ends of Santa Monica Bay are included on this year’s after Christmas hit list.  Point Dume north to Encinal Canyon Road … Continue reading

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Santa Monica Bay Winter Lobster Update

December and January usually find lobsters moving into deeper water after molting, so I like to make use of my no decompression bottom time by starting the day further offshore. Deacons, all of the artificial reefs, and the outside bubbles … Continue reading

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Lobster Opening 2011

It’s that time of the year again, the opening of lobster season.  The Saturday preceding the first Wednesday in October falls on October 2nd this year, and as always, the big question is ‘where will I have my best shot … Continue reading

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