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Underwater Photo Location: Punta de Tralca (north side)

Underwater Photo Location: Punta de Tralca (north side)

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It's right off the beach at Punta de Tralca. It's cool green water typical of upwelling zones, so make sure to have a 6.5mm or thicker suit. Water temps in spring/summer rarely exceed 17C with 12-15 C being the norm. It's a very popular spot here with the spearfishers, so make sure not to look like a fish.
Facts about Punta de Tralca (north side)
  • It is in Chile
  • Punta de Tralca (north side) is in the Pacific.
  • The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
Dive types
dayboatshore

Marine Life
smallkelp


Photo facilities
macrowideangle

by Randy Finke
Locally know as "lenguado", I spotted this cooperative sole in Punta de Tralca the other day. Shot with a Coolpix P4 in a Fantasea housing and a Sea & Sea YS60. Post processing included levels and some healing in the background
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