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 …
Scuba Cylinder Alert: Status of Special Permit 9791
Industry Bulletin: Status of the Special Permit 9791 By PSI-PCI October 23, 2022 PSI-PCI (Professional Cylinder Inspectors) would like to provide the following information related to the expiration of Special Permit 9791 …
Deadly Dive Accident Blamed on Mismatched Tank and Valve
An unusual dive accident claimed the life of a scuba diving instructor in Amstelveen, a suburb of Amsterdam, on Sunday, October 16. The fatality occurred Sunday morning at the De Meerkamp …
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Captain of Conception Dive Boat
A federal grand jury has formally indicted Jerry Nehl Boylan, the captain of the Conception dive boat. The indictment alleges misconduct and gross negligence while on duty during the tragic …
Spotting Giant Sea Bass: Uncovering the Mysteries of California’s Largest Fish
Is there really a fish the size of a grizzly bear in California? Do they really swallow sharks whole? Many divers know of the Giant Sea Bass but what do …