Oil Rigs
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Southern California, USA
Best timeAugust to November
Water temp14-20°C / 57-68°F
Visibility15-30m / 50-100ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth30 m
Avg depth18 m
Nearest airportLGB
Unique dive environmentAnemone-covered structures
Scuba
The oil platforms off the coast of Southern California have become incredible, unique artificial reefs. Their massive support structures are completely covered in colorful anemones, mussels, and scallops, attracting sea lions and vast schools of fish. A truly surreal dive.
Features
Active oil platforms that have become thriving vertical artificial reefs. The support beams are encrusted with anemones, scallops, and mussels. The structure attracts sea lions, large schools of fish, and nudibranchs. A deep, blue-water dive.
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