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Halibut

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Total number of species approx.: 2

Halibut are among the largest flatfish in the world, living on sandy and muddy ocean floors in cold marine waters. With both eyes on one side of their body, they are perfectly adapted to life lying flat and hidden against the seabed.

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Masters of camouflage, halibut blend into their surroundings while waiting to ambush prey such as fish and crustaceans. Their impressive size and strength make them key predators in marine ecosystems and a remarkable species of the ocean depths.

Dive Sites with This Animal

Aqualung
La Jolla Shores <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

La Jolla Shores (★4.0)

La Jolla Shores is the most popular dive site in San Diego county. Accessible from Kellogg Park, “The Shores“ is an easy beach entry unless the surf is high, then only those experienced in high surf entries should dive.