China’s Trade in Totoaba Fish Bladders Sending Porpoises to Extinction
We recently shared with you the tragic story of the Totaba – a highly endangered fish in the Sea Of Cortez on the brink of extinction due, in part, to …
Tired of Driving to Dive Points? Take a Break and Go on a Cruise
California has a lot of dive spots, and its location means there are plenty of different places to visit, even out of state. If you’re tired of driving around and …
On the Brink of Extinction: Saving the Totoaba in the Sea of Cortez
Mexico’s Sea of Cortez is known for it’s large and diverse population of sea life. Its unique and rich ecosystem is known for many migratory species, such as humpback whales, …
New 4K Video Features Flying Above and Diving Below the Big Sur Coastline
One of the more unexplored dive areas in California is along the Big Sur coastline. During the summer months, several commercial live aboard dive boats take divers to explore this beautiful …
PADI Women’s Dive Day Slated for July 18 in Avalon
Join divers from all around the globe as they celebrate PADI Women’s Dive Day. The emphasis is to get as many women as possible, at every level, diving on the …
Watch Your Stuff: $27,000 In Scuba Gear Stolen From Car in Orlando
Two scuba divers in Florida got a rude awakening last Friday morning. While parking overnight at the Orlando Airport Mariott hotel, the divers left their dive gear locked in their car. When the …
Robert Kurson’s “Pirate Hunters” Book Now Available
Fans of the Robert Kurson book “Shadow Divers” may enjoy hearing that his latest book, “Pirate Hunters”, is available today. “Ten years ago, I published SHADOW DIVERS, the true adventure of John …
Monterey Bay Aquarium researcher Considers Naming New Octopus Species “adorabalis”
A California researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute may have discovered a new species of octopus, and is considering naming it with a title that conveys how adorable it is. “As someone …
Diveheart Completes Their First California Adaptive Training Course
Chicago-based Diveheart was founded in 2001 by Jim Elliott, with a mission to train and allow people with a wide range of disabilities to explore the underwater world. Along the way, …
Zeagle Introduces “HALO” Jacket Style BCD
Zeagle’s HALO– a jacket-style buoyancy compensator (BC) – is a versatile BCD designed for recreational divers. The Halo features Zeagle’s patented Ripcord weight system and the Personal Fit System®. Zeagle is best …