Overview
A rocky reef atop another rocky reef, shaped like a submarine both underwater and on the boat's sonar. Craggy rocks, overhangs, and lifts, with cliffs up to 15' tall.
What to See
Nudibranchs, a variety of bass and perch, sea stars, and much more.
Typical Conditions
Open Water (intermediate preferred). Water 50-52F; visibility varies.
History
Natural rocky reef in the Point Loma kelp beds.
Photographed here
What our divers have photographed at Submarine Seamount
12 species and features identified in our own photographs from this site. A record of what has been here, not a promise of what will be: sightings change with season, visibility and luck.
Photographed by Callie Mack, August 2025
Blackeye goby · Cadlina luteomarginata · Chestnut cowry · Coenocyathus bowersi · Giant keyhole limpet · Giant spined star · Kelp rockfish · Red gorgonian · Red volcano sponge · Sea spider · Spanish shawl and 3 lined aeolid · Strawberry anemones on seamount