giant Sea Bass (Jun 13, 2020)
One of the many Giant Sea Bass in the dive park
Seiji (Jun 13, 2020)
My dive buddy showing how big he perceived the giant sea bass to be. They are mostly bigger than he is showing
Flounder (Jun 13, 2020)
Bottom dwelling fish, you can see both eyes on the same side of its head
Kelp Bass (Jun 13, 2020)
Kelp Bass hanging out in where else... the kelp
Juvenile Garibaldi (Jun 13, 2020)
The juvenile garibaldi have the blue spots all over their bodies.
Giant Sea Bass and Kelp Bass (Jun 13, 2020)
The kelp bass right next to the giant sea bass is about 6 inches.
Giant Sea Bass Front (Jun 13, 2020)
One front view of a giant sea bass
Giant Sea Bass Encounter (Jun 13, 2020)
Seiji getting a close look at one of the giant sea bass.
Giant Sea Bass with Hook (Jun 13, 2020)
Unfortunately, this giant sea bass has a hook in its mouth. Giant Sea Bass a protected and cannot be caught. I'm told the hook will eventually rust and fall out.
Sheephead Argument (Jun 13, 2020)
Two female sheephead having an argument
Male Sheephead (Jun 13, 2020)
This is a male sheephead, because males have dark ends of their bodies.
Scorpionfish (Jun 13, 2020)
These scorpion fish like to pick surroundings where they can blend in. Their sharp spines on top are venomous.
Sheephead in Transition (Jun 13, 2020)
This female sheephead is in transition to becoming a male sheephead, as you can see the dark areas forming
Garibaldi (Jun 13, 2020)
The California state fish
Giant Kelpfish (Jun 13, 2020)
The giant kelpfish is found where else, but in the kelp.
Giant Sea Bass (Jun 13, 2020)
A side view of one of the giant sea bass.
Blacksmith (Jun 13, 2020)
Blacksmith usually school together, this on found a nice hole to hide in.
