Widespread CPR training has been shown to increase survival rates in certain types of cardiac arrest by as much as 22 percent, and evidence shows that hands-on training is the …

The Cody Unser First Step Foundation’s (CUFSF) quality of life motto is “Changing Lives One Dive at a Time.” Embodying the Health and Wellness Pillar of PADI’s Four Pillars of …

Bluewater Photo has announced the 2017 SoCal Shootout which will be held September 8-10, 2017. Registration is now open. This weekend-long competition brings together underwater photographers of all levels throughout Southern …

If you’re an underwater photographer and would like for your photos to be seen and make a difference, here’s one opportunity you might be interested in. The California Department of Fish …

(SAUSALITO, Calif. – July 21, 2017) – A California sea lion suffering from a devastating entanglement evaded marine mammal rescuers yesterday in Bodega Bay, CA. Trained responders who are part …

Recently I’ve mme across divers who have shared stories on getting their vehicles broken into, their gear stolen, lost, etc. I’m writing this post to share some of the pitfalls I’ve seen divers/surfers/beachgoers …

Santa Cruz paid tribute today to one of its most famous and iconic citizens, Jack O’Neill, who passed away June 2, 2017 at age 92. The huge paddleout event took …

Project AWARE, PADI’s long-term ocean conservation partner, turns 25 this year. It’s an incredible milestone made possible by the global dive community’s continued support for ocean protection and a partnership …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WroC1vEU8I The Navy, in partnership with the city of Chicago, is hosting this year’s Department of Defense Warrior Games, which marks the first time the DoD Warrior Games have been …

After shortening the abalone season by two months in 2017 and reducing the annual season limit from 18 to 12 per diver, the California Fish and Game Commission is now recommending even …