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Portuguese Rock

Portuguese Rock is a very rocky area close to the island with a sandy bottom, small caves, mini walls and crevices. Large sheephead, lobsters, ocean whitefish, calico bass and kelp bass live around the rocks. The sand holds unusual critters that interest macro photographers. The site borders the eastern edge of the seasonal Pelican Reserve and lies in the Anacapa Island conservation area.

Divesite facts

Categories
Reef
Typical depth range
5 to 12 m

Tags

reef california sheephead spiny lobster ocean whitefish kelp bass boat dive

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