Monterey Bay
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All of Monterey Bay is considered a marine sanctuary and attracts thousands of divers every year from all over the world. Dive sites are scattered all along the bay with plenty of easy entry sites for newer divers and deeper water close to shore for more experienced divers.
The nutrient-rich waters bring in a vast array of wildlife like sea lions, seals, sea otters, all sorts of kelpfish, urchins, huge starfish, anemones galore, and more!
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Sea Lion
66
Total Sightings
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#2
Seal
35
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
D
#3
Crab
28
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
D
#4
Nudibranch
10
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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N
D
#5
Sea Otter
7
Total Sightings
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M
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M
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A
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N
D
#6
Octopus
6
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
S
O
N
D
#7
Moon Jellyfish
6
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Blue Jellyfish
5
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Jackfish
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#10
Soldierfish
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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O
N
D