People heading down the waters at Salt Point State Park to dive for abalones.
In “In California, Diving for an elusive Delicacy”, Bonnie Tsui explains about abalone diving. If you don’t know what abalone is, it’s a type of mollusk ( kinda like a large sea snail) that’s prized for its mother-of-pearl shell, and it’s meat.
Abalone dive season runs from April to November ( with the exception of July). It’s not exactly similar to scuba diving as it only involves minimal diving gear (a diving suit, fins and snorkeling gear to be exact). You’ll need to take a one-day abalone diving lesson for the basics of it; you’ll learn how to navigate around hazardous waters, differentiate abalones with rocks, and identify those that can be legally harvested.
If you like scuba diving, and exotic food, you’ll probably want to consider diving for abalone!