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Monterey Peninsula Scuba Diving: The Crown Jewel

T he Monterey Bay Sanctuary attracts the good visibility and safe conditions. Wear feet of visibility. The nutrient-rich waters of
divers from around the world. More a thick wetsuit or better yet a dry suit! While the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctu-
than 65,000 of them visit each year. Lured water temperatures sometimes hit the 60 ary ensure there will be a lot of marine life
by the unique beauty of the kelp forest and degree range, they are usually closer to 50. to see once you’re underwater.
underwater canyon, divers also appreciate Once you go underwater, expect 10 to 30