An Interview with Deep Sea Detective Richie Kohler
Richie Kohler is an experienced technical wreck diver and shipwreck historian who has been diving and exploring shipwrecks since 1980. Together with John Chatterton, Kohler was one of the co-hosts …
Hundreds of squid wash ashore on Santa Cruz beaches
On Sunday, hundreds of dead squid washed ashore on beaches near Aptos, and California Department of Fish and Game scientists are trying to find out why. Squid were found on beaches …
Let There Be (LED) Light: See more on your next dive with one of these great lights
Whether you’re diving daytime or nighttime, a reliable dive light is an essential piece of gear. In recent years, HID and LED lights have replaced the standard incandescent variety and …
Diving the UB88 Submarine: California’s WWI Submarine
The UB88 is the only known German submarine from either World War I or II to be sunk off the coast of California. Laid down in February 1917 at Hamburg …
Introducing the 02 Pursuit: A motorcycle powered by a scuba tank
An engineering school graduate in Australia has figured out another way to put a scuba tank to good use: powering his motorcycle. Dean Benstad’s motorcycle, called the 02 Pursuit, uses …
Stronger Shark Finning Ban Endorsed by European Parliament
Conservation groups are celebrating today’s European Parliament vote to close loopholes in the European Union ban on shark finning – the culmination of six years of campaigning and debate. Members …
Method introduces first bottles made of ocean plastic
Method, producer of environmentally-safe cleaning products, has just introduced the world’s first bottle made with ocean plastic. The bottles will contain dish and hand soap, and are available at Whole …
How stretching, breathing exercises, and yoga help you dive deeper and hold your breath longer
There are approximately 639 skeletal muscles in the human body. Each is fueled by oxygen. And the harder a muscle works, the more fuel it requires. To be a good …
Great New Dive Gear from the DEMA Show 2012 – Part II
On the second day of the DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to visit with many manufacturers …
Great New Gear – An update from the DEMA Show
California Diver is at the huge DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. We’re checking out the great products being released by …