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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …