La Jolla Canyon
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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.
Rockfish or two, or completely amazing when you see fleets of bat rays, millions of market squid, swarms of jellyfish or salp chains that float in, sea lions, bait balls, etc.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
39 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7
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Sea Lion
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Green Turtle
4 Sightings
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Common Dolphin
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000
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Crab
52 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60
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Spiny Lobster
28 Sightings
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Total number of species: 55
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Lobster
19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
16 Sightings
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Garibaldi Damselfish
7 Sightings
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