
Catalina Island, located approximately 30 miles off the coast of Long Beach, boasts one of the most unique underwater environments in the world! Catalina Island is situated in two major ocean currents, including the California Current and Southern California Countercurrent. These two currents allow for an substantial amount of biodiversity. The Catalina Island Conservancy has identified over 400 species of fish, various species of pinnipeds like seals, sea turtles, and more than 5,000 species of invertebrates!