Rock Quarry

★★★★☆ (776)

Just off the shore at an old quarry site where the materials to build Long Beach Harbor were mined. This location can have strong currents, but offers both shallow and deep water exploration. This location is reachable by boat only.

There are plenty of kelp fish to see here. including Garibaldi, Sheepshead, Senorita Wrasse and more. You will also find sea urchins, sea stars, and other micro and macro life here.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

21 Sightings
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3
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16
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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

12 Sightings
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12
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Garibaldi Damselfish

152 Sightings
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2
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7
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10
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10
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3
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7
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8
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60
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35
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6
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4
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Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

51 Sightings
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5
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20
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18
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4
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

24 Sightings
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3
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3
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16
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