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Mendocino Headlands State Park is seen at dawn on the Northern California coast. The Mendocino area is one of the most popular for abalone diving, but the dangers of the pastime are often not publicized. At least seven deaths have been reported so far this year.

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( Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times )

Mendocino Headlands State Park is seen at dawn on the Northern California coast. The Mendocino area is one of the most popular for abalone diving, but the dangers of the pastime are often not publicized. At least seven deaths have been reported so far this year.

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