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Wildlife · Destination Guide

Monterey Bay

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

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 17 sources

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Wildlife In Monterey Bay

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

Other Mammals

Seal

2 linked spots

crab on rock
Crustaceans

Crab

1 linked spot

a large group of sea lions on the beach
Other Mammals

Fur Seal

1 linked spot

Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

1 linked spot

Molluscs

Nudibranch

1 linked spot

Rays

Skate Fish

1 linked spot

Saltwater Fishes

Wolf Eel

Anarrhichthys ocellatus

1 linked spot