Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 04/2016 | Page 126

AN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA 18 PRACTICALITIES WHEN Mid-summer through winter months (July–January) generally offer the best visibility, with autumn months providing an optimal chance for calm seas and the warmest water. Marine life can vary depending on the time of year, with blue sharks and nudibranchs more abundant in the winter and mako sharks and molas more common in the late summer/early autumn. HOW Numerous international airlines connect to Los Angeles International Airport. From there, San Diego, Ventura or Santa Barbara (launch points for the Channel Islands), and Monterey are easily reached by car or domestic flight. SDTTL 124 USA SAN FRANCISCO NEVADA INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MONTEREY SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA VENTURA LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SAN DIEGO ARIZONA