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Ballbuster 100 Feet

Carmel By The Sea, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced

Deep pinnacle covered in vibrant invertebrate life off California.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a prominent pinnacle. This underwater formation rises from the seafloor at 105 feet, culminating in a height of 60 feet above the bottom. The pinnacle is entirely covered by a diverse array of marine invertebrate life, creating an engaging environment for divers. It’s a fascinating location to observe this abundant ecosystem.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

RockfishLingcodCabezonNudibranchsMetridium anemonesCorynactis anemonesSpongesSea stars

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep dive (32m) with cold water and potential currents, requiring advanced training and experience.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficcold water
Current Strength:

Variable

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