Underwater Star
Here is one of our new divers admiring a bright orange bat star at Santa Cruz Island. Visibility is often low during the summer months, but this does not mean the dive is any less fun. All you have to do is to take a closer look at the reef. You will spot countless creatures on and around the reef or sandy floors.
Strange -but cute- Invaders
Normally these pelagic red tuna crabs are found in the west coast of Baja California, Mexico. When water temperature rises they ride the warm water northward and are seen by the thousands in southern and central California coast.
Triple Fangs
A trio of fangblennies peeking out from their sponge homes to check us out. These fish belong to species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian ocean.
Butterflies Under the Sea
Mirror butterflyfish (Chaetodon speculum) is found in coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. These fish are usually seen solitary or in pairs. They are relatively uncommon so it is a special treat to see them.
Save California's Purple Hydrocoral
In the past week, Ocean Safari leaders, under the management of Dan Stephens, have collected over 8,000 petition signatures in support for the installation of permanent mooring buoys at Farnsworth Bank, Catalina Is. The technology will save the precious California Purple Hydrocoral. To date, Florida has over 750 of them protecting their reefs, while California has none. Being so far behind, we thought it was time for a change. Beginning here in the Ocean Safari diving community of Los Angeles, we set a new standard of environmental consciousness for the future and for our children. Sign to show your support now!
