Scuba Diving in Utah: Diving Elevated
After a successful week of business meetings in Salt Lake City, it was time to focus on something fun. What to do in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains? Scuba …
Goliath Grouper: Diving with the Giants of Florida
Boom! As we drifted towards the designated wreck site of the MG-111 off the east coast of Florida, we looked around and wondered, “What the heck was that?” It was …
Mexico Permanently Closes Guadalupe for Shark Diving; Horizon Charters Closes
Isla Guadalupe, a popular destination for shark divers, has been permanently closed by the Mexican government to all diving activities. The closure, effective January 11, 2023, follows an earlier restriction …
11th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced
Ocean Art Contest Announces the World’s Best Underwater Photography Culver City, CA – January 17, 2023 – The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, …
Industry Mourns Oceanic Founder and Industry Icon Bob Hollis
A life full of adventure came to a peaceful close on January 4, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah with family surrounding Bob’s side. Born on April 25, 1937, in …
Scuba Diving Wild Alaska: Diving Prince William Sound
“Hey, you guys need a lift?” Standing outside the Valdez Airport with our pile of dive and photographic gear, with no visible means of transportation in sight, this offer from …
I’ve Lost My Scuba Certification Card. Now What?
Every few months, we receive an inquiry from a scuba diver who has lost, misplaced, or otherwise no longer has their certification card. They’re often heading on a trip (or …
Fantastic Farnsworth: Diving the Far Side of Catalina
Farnsworth Banks (sometimes called Farnsworth Pinnacles or Farnsworth Wall) lies in the open Pacific about five miles to the southwest of Catalina Island. It is a pristine set of pinnacles …
BSAC Releases Annual Diving Incident Report
The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) has just released the latest annual Diving Incident Report. As part of its role as National Governing Body, BSAC reports on diving incidents in the …
Diver In Distress at Catalina Saved by Mermaids in Training
Mermaids training for their PADI Mermaid Advanced Rescue certification helped rescue a scuba diver in distress at Catalina Island last weekend. Javier Claramunt was scuba diving with his father and …