Scott Cassell’s Submarine Reaches 500 Feet in Lake Tahoe
Last weekend, Undersea Voyager Project founder and Shark Hero Scott Cassell took his submarine on a test dive to 500 feet deep. The dive was a complete success. Below is Scott’s account …
BE A DUI drysuit TEST DIVER in Monterey August 25-26
DUI is visiting San Carlos Beach in Monterey August 25-26, and they’re bringing along more than 120 drysuits that you can take for a test dive. Drysuits are available in …
Jean-Michel Cousteau Receives Environmentalist of the Year Award
Body Glove, who has formed a legendary alliance with Jean-Michel Cousteau and his Ocean Futures Society, is proud announce that Jean-Michel is being honored by SIMA, Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, …
Kevin Lee’s search for opisthobranchs hits PBS
“California Diver” contributing editor Kevin Lee was recently interviewed for the weekly talk show “Dialogue with Doti and Dodge”, which was aired on PBS. In the interview, Kevin discusses his …
Department of Defense – How Sea Slugs Survive without Shells
What would Escargot be like without a shell? Not the same, that’s for sure. How well would an abalone or moon snail fare without their heavy shell? Not well I …
GoPro releases new underwater video housing
Ever since GoPro cameras first came on the market in 2004, sports enthusiasts have been capturing incredible footage of surfing, hang gliding, mountain biking, base jumping, and of course – …
California Diver Summer 2012 Photo Contest Announced
California Diver’s Summer 2012 Photo Contest us underway! The category of this contest is “Compact Cameras”, and all photos submitted must be taken with a compact (non-SLR) camera, such as …
North Coast Marine Protected Areas Adopted in Final Coastal Ocean Region
A major milestone was reached today in the effort to establish marine protected areas (MPAs) along California’s coast. In a 3-0 vote, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) today …
DFG Cites Poacher for Harvesting Giant (Black) Sea Bass in Dana Point
Scott Andrew Carlton, 30, of Corona Del Mar was spear fishing on Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. at Salt Creek Beach at Dana Point in Orange County when he …
Scuba Divers Practice Distance and Relay for Dive The Coast
Nearly 25 divers from throughout the state will be diving this weekend to prepare for Dive The Coast 2013. Teams of divers coordinated by Kim White, founder of Dive the Coast, …