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 …
Diving California’s Channel Islands: California’s Underwater Jungle
There’s a jungle off the California coast. It is lush, and green, and filled with a marvelous diversity of life. It is every bit a wilderness, with a complex eco-system …
Aquarium of the Bay in SF offering “Diving for Citizen Scientists” Course
San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay, located on the historic San Francisco waterfront at Pier 39, has been one the most popular attractions in the Bay Area since it opened …
2022 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Announced
The 11th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2022 is accepting entries today through November 30, 2022 – with the largest prize value ever! The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted …
Huish Outdoors Launches World’s First Apple Watch Dive Computer App
New Oceanic+ App Expands Interest and Engagement in Recreational Underwater Diving Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 07, 2022—Oceanic, a leading innovator in diving for over 50 years and pioneer of …