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Monterey Bay

Kelp forests, cold-water critters, and whale seasons on California's iconic bay

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Wildlife In Monterey Bay

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Monterey Bay.

other-mammals

Seal

7 linked spots

Wildlife In Monterey Bay

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Monterey Bay.

other-mammals

Seal

7 linked spots

molluscs

Nudibranch

6 linked spots

crustaceans

Crab

5 linked spots

other-mammals

Sea Lion

5 linked spots

molluscs

Octopus

3 linked spots

crustaceans

Shrimp

3 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Wolf Eel

Anarrhichthys ocellatus

3 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Eel

1 linked spots

other-mammals

Fur Seal

1 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Grouper/Basslets

1 linked spots

jellyfish

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

Cyanea capillata

1 linked spots

rays

Skate Fish

1 linked spots

molluscs

Squid

1 linked spots

rays

Stingrays

1 linked spots