Hmmm, let me just say WOW! What a great dive.
Spanish Rocks did not disappoint. We headed out at 11:30 PM and hit the water. A bit skeptical about the VIZ and possible surge due to the small waves and on-shore breeze. Both concerns were unfounded.
Like something out of a Sci-Fi or James Bond movie it was dark and the mysterious men and women entered the water with glow sticks, lights and stealth... Hehe... Sorry, it was cool though. We descended in eight feet of water and Greg lead us straight out to the rocks and the show. Sweeping beams of light and flashing fish, then the first of many exceptional sightings, a prehistoric creature shoveling the sand at an incredible pace was a platter sized horseshoe crab. We gathered round to watch and when he had enough he scurried off. Next we were soaring over the rocks and a large pile of shells got my curiosity up. I inverted and peeked under the ledge to see a beautiful LARGE octopus, he was not happy to see me and puffed up and turned red, amazing. Then it was large yellow filefish, horned trunkfish, trigger fish and the dreaded toad fish. But wait, there is more to come, we then happened upon a two foot stingray and following him through his glide over the area. Yes there was more, on the way back in was another horseshoe crab forgetting about evolution. It was several minutes into the New Year and time to leave this exhilarating dive behind.
Happy New Year!
Join us next year for this great tradition
Carl
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