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Catalina Island California Usa

Kelp forests, giant black sea bass, and island time just offshore from Los Angeles

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 10 sources

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Wildlife In Catalina Island California Usa

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Catalina Island California Usa.

Photo of Hypsypops rubicundus (garibaldi) at the Birch Aquarium in San Diego
Saltwater Fishes

Garibaldi Damselfish

Hypsypops rubicundus

5 linked spots

Molluscs

Octopus

4 linked spots

Other Mammals

Sea Lion

3 linked spots

gray snake photography
Rays

Moray Eel

2 linked spots

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

2 linked spots

a fish that is swimming in the water
Saltwater Fishes

Barracuda

1 linked spot

Freshwater Fishes

Bass

1 linked spot

Molluscs

Nudibranch

1 linked spot