Malahat

Got out for a couple splashes with the sea lions at Malahat. On the first dive three of them were all around Bruce and I but only had macro lens so missed a great opportunity for photos but had a lot of fun. Next time with Wayne and Mitch I had a wide angle ready but we barely saw them at a bit of a distance as we were coming back along the breakwater. I will go back and try a few more times in the near future.
Lots of great nudibranchs on the breakwater.

Water is 45 deg f vis at about 70 ft and a bit turbid  for this time of year.

Went for shore dive at mermaid wall looking for a large octopus that had been seen recently in a large crack. Saw no octopi but met a couple of rockfish and a crab who were very keen on being photographed close up.

Another crisp day visit to Octopus City. Did not have Ben's strobe as bait so did not get much shooting of the friendly but shy fellow.
did manage quite a few shots of  hooded nudibranchs .Water temperature was 43 deg F and vis was 80 ft with some fresh water mixing

New Years day dive.

 New Years day dive with a group from the Alpha Dive Shop to Octopus City.
Crisp sunny afternoon. water temp was 45 deg. F , vis at 100 ft plus and clear.
 Saw a couple octos for first time at this site, and lots of hooded nudibranchs on eelgrass among other things. Hey, even saw one octopus lay a mitt on Bens strobe.

 Great afternoon