Southern California Diving

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1. What is a common feature of Southern California coastal dive sites?Tropical coral lagoons at every siteKelp forests and rocky reefsFreshwater caves at every beachPermanent ice cover

2. Which shore condition deserves particular attention before entering?The number of nearby restaurantsSurf and rip-current conditionsSand color aloneParking meter color

3. What is a useful reason to consult local divers or instructors?To bypass certification limitsTo learn site-specific conditions and entry proceduresTo ignore forecastsTo guarantee visibility

4. What can reduce underwater visibility along the California coast?Proper buddy communicationSwell, sediment and planktonUsing a compassA completed equipment check

5. Why might exposure protection differ between two local dives?All local waters have identical temperaturesWater temperature and conditions can changeDepth has no effect on comfortSunlight always warms water at depth

6. How should divers behave around protected marine life?Feed animals for closer photosObserve respectfully without touching or harassingHold wildlife still for identificationCollect animals as souvenirs

7. What helps with navigation on a kelp forest dive?Following any unknown bubblesA planned route, compass skills and buddy awarenessSwimming into thick kelp without orientationLeaving entry location unrecorded

8. Why is an exit plan especially important for shore dives?The entry and exit are always identicalSurf and conditions may change before returnOnly boat divers need an exit planSurf affects no underwater activity

9. What is a responsible approach near kelp?Wrap kelp around equipment for stabilityMaintain awareness and avoid unnecessary entanglementCut every plant encounteredUse kelp to tow a buddy

10. When should a dive team reconsider a planned beach entry?Only when a camera failsWhen observed conditions exceed their experienceOnly if the parking lot is fullNever after traveling to the site

11. What is one reason to check marine forecasts as well as general weather?Marine forecasts replace buddy checksSwell and sea state may differ from conditions on landGeneral weather always predicts underwater visibilitySwell is unrelated to beach diving

12. Which action helps protect rocky reef organisms?Use fragile animals for balanceKeep fins and equipment clear of the substrateRest on reef during every stopCollect shells with live animals

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