A few reasons to dive cold water...
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Ya but most of that and more can be seen in warmer water or in a more convenient location. Mola mola can be seen at Crystal Bay in Bali. Yes the water was cold but it's only for a few minutes.
True, can't see Wolf Eels but on a 3 tank day, one can see manta on first dive, mola-mola second dive and whale shark third dive whilst admiring a beautiful reef full of octopus and coveted in colourful fish, all right in OP's own backyard.
Your photos are always beautiful though maxbottom time