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Close to the waterline. 180 degrees. There is good dynamic range between the sky and the land. The cloud cover is high with a little window on the horizon. The cliffs above the waterline. 270 degrees. Shoot quick and zigzag to ride this wave. The sunset. 330 degrees. This...

Vis was 20 feet a couple miles west of Point Dume on Monday night. In my limited experience outside Malibu, other areas such as Laguna and Palos Verdes have poorer vis in the winter and better vis in the summer.

Hi John, Good to see you again yesterday. I like the shots of the horn sharks. I tried but they were too shy. Have you ever tried the 45 foot portion of the reef? It is a long swim but the invertebrate life is a little different out deep. There are a few red and even a couple small...

Deer Creek was quite nice yesterday. Visibility was 20 feet horizontally and easily 30+ vertically. The water temp was 53 degrees and swell 30 feet deep was less than a foot. I even met John topside. At the start of the dive I found this jelly, Leucothea pulchra while snorkeling. I...

If you are new to California Diving I recommend a boat trip. The Spectre sometimes does half day trips. Check around, this is a busy holiday season and not all boats run midweek. The Swell model is current through the 28th. It shows 3 foot swell at Deer Creek on the 27th which is rough. The...

That is one of the most inspiring underwater videos I have ever seen. The Scuba Show is now requesting video submissions. I have copied the flier they are distributing to this post. Will you consider submitting this video? SCUBA Show 2012 Requesting Film Submissions Assemble your best...

Seems to me that special sightings occur when the dive vibe is good. Can't prove it but I believe that the critters respond well to happy divers. I have heard a beautiful serenade way out deep off Big Kelp, had the #$%& scared out of me by a breach and gasp right behind me that I never saw...

I like the treefish shot best. They seem to hide in crevices when I am around.

Malibu is great in the winter! The vis is only poor in the summer when the tourists are out. Harrison's now has a kelp canopy over the deeper pinnacles off the seawall in 45 feet of water. The canopy has been missing since sometime in the 90's according to an old timer who dived here from...

Despite repeated amorous attempts, the slug in the center would just not get into position. When I look at this one the world turns. Ten more days and I can hit the road. Acanthodoris lutea courting

Congrats on the Dendrodoris!

I hear rumors that Mono Lobo is good for hydrocoral. Thanks for the report, hearing about good food and great diving is always nice.

Carpinteria was good for Phidiana last summer but is a long swim. Super calm though and not too deep. I see them in northern Malibu in the winter as well. Been sick so diving vicariously. Thanks for sharing!

Hi All, Diving has been great in Malibu these past few weeks. Winter is a great time to visit this area because the south facing shore is protected from prevailing NW swells. Visibility at Deer Creek and Deep Hole was 30 feet while the Dume Pinnacles had 40 foot vis on the outer wall. Hope...

Buddy and I parked at the end of Westward. Harbor Patrol closes the lot after dark but parking is allowed outside the gate until midnight. Half mile hike one way in full gear to dive the submarine canyon. Worth it to compare the difference between a site like Redondo with traffic and Dume...

Hi Divers, Took the long hike to Dume Canyon after dark last Thursday night. My buddy and I were treated to a horde of crabs, the first two squid of the season, a group of thornbacks flipping another over presumably to mate, and a pair of nudis I had never seen before. The following shots...

Hi Frank, nice shots. Is the buoy that Max placed on the platform still there?

Went body boarding instead of diving Saturday. Caught a couple four foot faces at Lechuza Point with a fifty yard ride but was going so fast that the drag on my fins ripped one off never to be seen again. That's the last time I use dive fins when boarding. The rush was pretty sweet. Think I...

When diving from a boat the captain chooses sites that will have decent visibility and relatively calm water. Those who venture to the beach without a guide are often unaware of local conditions. The first step to successful beach diving is to ALWAYS check the conditions report before going to...

I have watched Portuguese Bend in Palos Verdes for a year. This area is designated as a no-take zone and signs are posted throughout the area. Most times I visit this site there are pole fishermen out on the bend. I have observed lifeguards telling them to stop through a loudspeaker but no...