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Blue whale is the reason to dive Monterey Bay / Channel Islands, California, USA.

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Monterey Bay / Channel Islands, California

Blue whale is the reason to dive Monterey Bay / Channel Islands, California, USA. Best odds here: high for blue whale, peak jul-oct. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
High
Best odds
Jul-Oct
Peak window
n/a
Depth

The encounter

Blue whale

n/a · No certification needed

Peak Jul-Oct

High odds

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