Posted by Karen on June 30, 2004 at 22:57:18:
In Reply to: What is the highest ocean water temperature in California? posted by Kylecawaza on June 30, 2004 at 21:13:40:
The Catalina Conservancy Divers have recorded temperatures at depth around Catalina since 1992. This article:
http://www.saintbrendan.com/cdnfeb03/EZdivingCatTemp.html
summarizes the long-term temperature analysis. Essentially, in the winter there is little difference in temperature in the water column (lots of mixing). In the summer, there can be 10 deg F difference between the temperature at 15 feet and at 100 feet (little mixing of the water). That's all on average, mind you! If you want to know more, PM me.
-Karen