Sea Lion Colony
Protected Area
Cabo Pulmo
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Sea Lion Colony offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
At the Sea Lion Colony, you'll spend your dive surrounded by playful California sea lions. They're curious creatures, often nipping fins or nudging divers, making for an interactive experience. It’s a shallower site, great for photographers and divers who enjoy close encounters with marine mammals. We’d suggest this one for anyone looking for something a bit different from a typical reef dive.
Typical Sea Lion Colony Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sea Lion Colony
Sea Lion Colony Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sea Lion Colony, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.05, -109.87) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.3–31.6°C
Current Speed
7.81 cm/s
Direction: NW (309.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.114 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.65 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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