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MaxBottomtime

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We found a little of everything on the Redondo Artificial Reef today. A Mola Mola splashed the surface on our way out, but we didn't find any underwater. I found only one jelly in the water column and Merry had a lone squid come to check her out, but we each heard dolphin squeaks during our ascent.


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Annatiara affinis


Red octopus are busy preparing for the next generation. I found several nests in the sand. Lingcod and cabezons seem to be patrolling the rust pile for any wayward fish looking to explore the sandy plains.


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This little guy should stay out of sight.


Nudibranchs were hiding on the many rocks scattered over the area, and a thick school of Blacksmiths surrounded me as I left the barge. I was hoping for a Mola claening station, but no such luck today.


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Doriopsilla albopunctata


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Acanthodoris rhodoceras


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Tritonia festiva


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Doto kya


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Pleurobranchaea californica


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Flabellina trilineata
 

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