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About this site
Cat Canyon lies in US waters off the Southern California coast, in the vicinity of the Channel Islands based on its coordinates. It is a shallow site, with a maximum depth of around 7 metres, and is considered a beginner dive.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Blacksmith ChromisChromis punctipinnisReported here · unconfirmed
California SheepheadBodianus pulcherReported here · unconfirmed
GaribaldiHypsypops rubicundusReported here · unconfirmed
Kelp BassParalabrax clathratusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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