DEMA is requesting nominations for the prestigious Reaching Out Award. The Reaching Out Award was first presented in 1989.  Since inception, the intent of the Award has been to recognize …

Scuba divers were officially off the menu in 2015. And so were most other water sports enthusiasts. The International Shark Attack File investigated 164 separate reported incidents of alleged shark-human …

The Divers Alert Network donated funds and support toward the renovation of the hyperbaric chamber at the General Hospital of Cozumel. DAN’S assistance enabled the facility to complete the re-installation and …

Are you a California diver with an interest in getting more out of your dives? Would you like to learn about the species of fish, invertebrates and seaweed you often …

If a Florida management plan known as Our Florida Reefs (OFR) has their way, scuba divers will need to leave their spearguns at home. They will also need to cut their bug …

A famous Hawaiian, Duke Kahanamoku, helped popularize the motto, “Never turn your back on the ocean.” His reasons were twofold: he wanted people to watch out for the physical dangers of being hit by …

There are sooooo many apps out there.*  But here’s one app created by the U.S. Coast Guard that you should seriously consider if you spend time in a boat. As …

Illinois-based nonprofit Diveheart works to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in children, adults and veterans of all abilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities. They’re a great organization who is …

California divers do a lot of offshore diving, and we’re fortunate to have at least 50 dive charter boats who regularly take scuba divers out for single or multiple days …

For the third time in a year, a yellow-bellied sea snake has washed ashore in Southern California. The 20-inch snake was found Tuesday afternoon on Coronado’s North Beach. Last October, a two-foot-long yellow-bellied sea snake …