Ever see a Mola Mola off California?

[rickyd]

Saw a school of about 8-10 of 'em. Close to 2 feet in diameter, and very much alive!

 

[Ben_ca]

I've seen the dead ones at the Breakwater (Monterey)....

I didn't know they schooled? Or is that just a juvinile thing?

 

[pasley]

On one trip to Catalina form San Pedro last summer I saw my first Mola Mola, and during that trip we saw so many, I lost count. Mola Mola by themself, and in groups of 5 or 6. They were all about 4-6 feet across.

 

[Xalarian]

I've seen these fish about six years ago in the hakaii pass area, they came in with the warmer currents during the big el nino year, also seen man o war jellyfish, got some great pics of the critters when I was commercial fishing there at the time

 

[Rick Murchison]

Whenever I visited a friend who lived and worked at Point Reyes, there were always a few Mola Mola in sight. As they are extremely rare in my neck of the woods I was fascinated and spent literally hours watching 'em with binocs.
I've yet to see one diving, but would sure like to.
Rick

 

[u5agi]

I spotted a pair of them around 3ft across at N. Monastary last week in 80ft of water. Seemed quite shy as they dissapeared as soon as they realized my buddy and I were watching them. Anyone had luck approaching them?

 

[Scubaroo]

Seen them in Monterey before. Also seen a sealion tossing one like a frisbee on the surface to tear the fins off to eat. The only time I didn't like seeing a sealion.