Two Back-to-Back Dives at Mono-lobo, Carmel Bay October 17, 2017

Greg Hoberg and I took advantage of quiet winds and calm seas to speed down to Carmel Bay today.  We dived Mono-lobo and had very good visibility ranging from 20 to 40 ft with 51 degree water temp.  The kelp bed at Mono-lobo continues to regrow with a good blend of Bull and Giant Kelp and gradually increasing amounts of Palm Kelp on the bottom.  Today we saw several lingcod pairing up to reproduce.  Didn't manage to get actual pictures of "action" though.  Also saw a couple Cabezon and a large curious Vermilion Rockfish and a shy Tree Fish plus the usual assortment of other rockfish.

Below are some photos from these two dives, for more please go to:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aCLWV4qTivdWChO12

                                                Pile Perch

             Vermilion Rockfish

Greg with Lingcod

Greg with Cabezon

Greg and another Lingcod

An amorous pair of Lingcod

Greg and new friend

Greg and Metridium aka Plumrose Anemones