Diver on Scripps Canyon © Robert Todd [Used with Permission]

Jackie Goin’ In, As Mikey and Capt. Hawk Look On © Kevin Lee

Octo Smacks Scorpionfish: La Jolla Night Dive: 5–11–06 © Barbara Lloyd 2006

5–11–06 La Jolla Night Dive

Date: 5–11–06

Time: ~8 pm

Surf: negligible: 1–2 ft.

Viz in Shallows: 8 ft.

Viz at Depth: 20 ft. +

Max Depth: 110 ft.

Mix: 32%

Critters Seen: [let’s see — where to begin?]: numerous octos, Rockfish, Scorpionfish, Pipefish, Hemphill Crabs, Hermissindas, Dendronotus irises, a…

Red Gorgonian on Scripps Canyon: La Jolla, CA © Robert Todd [Used with Permission]

Charged by ‘Mom’ Horn Shark

Full Disclosure: I have been informed by those who know much more about marine life than I do, that most species of shark, because they do not give ‘live birth,’ are not likely to show ‘any’ maternal instinct towards their young whatsoever.

I will bow to those who are more…

Almost There….

Diver on Scripps Canyon © Robert Todd [Used with Permission]

Scripps Canyon © Robert Todd

Pipefish © Kevin Lee