Mola Mola

The oldest fish in the sea?

mola mola & diver

It’s the big animal that’s so nice, you have to say it twice—the mola mola. These big animals can grow up to 14 feet wide and 5,000 pounds. With a face that only a mother could love, these pelagic fish are usually only encountered during chance meetings in the open ocean. However, California is one location that provides regular, seasonal encounters with the mola mola.