Sightings of a wolfeel near the Redondo Barge was exciting news last week. After trying to compile enough information as to its whereabouts we finally concluded it was under a concrete block at nearby Phil's Reef. Merry, Frank Lukowski and I dropped and I spotted it's little head sticking out from its den. I fired off one quick shot before settling on the bottom, which was fortunate because it ducked inside for the rest of the dive.
The metridiums were all closed and emitting a stringy substance that seemed to be a delicacy for sheepcrabs. We found a few octopus nests, but none were hatching. I promised Frank some nests and Mola Molas, and right on cue, four Molas showed up and didn't seem to mind the clumsy intruders with the flashing lights. Visibility was 15-18 feet with a lot of suspended sand, so I got more backscatter photos than animal shots.
The metridiums were all closed and emitting a stringy substance that seemed to be a delicacy for sheepcrabs. We found a few octopus nests, but none were hatching. I promised Frank some nests and Mola Molas, and right on cue, four Molas showed up and didn't seem to mind the clumsy intruders with the flashing lights. Visibility was 15-18 feet with a lot of suspended sand, so I got more backscatter photos than animal shots.
My shots came out so-so. There was so much to see and such little no-deco time to capture them in. Still trying to work some magic in post. Will have them up later today. Thank you and Merry so much for the awesome time! It was spectacular!
I would probably be banned from Scubaboard if I went into detail. This is a family-friendly forum after all. 
