Sunfish, or Mola Mola, are sometimes encountered by divers in California. They develop their bullet-like shape because they are born with a back fin that never grows, instead, it folds …

Ocean Sanctuaries is announcing the 2015  Yukon Marine Life Survey–an opportunity for citizen science divers and underwater photography enthusiasts to contribute photos documenting the marine life on the Yukon over time. This is …

For the second time in less than a month, a dead whale has washed ashore in Pacifica, about 15 miles south of San Francisco. The second whale, a young female humpback, …

It’s been said that the best protection against sharks is a good dive knife – you can always stab your buddy and let him deal with the shark while making …

Aruba is the “A” in the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Bonaire often garners the most attention from the diving community with its fabulous shore diving and world-class …

As part of its new Women’s Collection, BARE is introducing the Nixie, specially designed to focus on what women need from a wetsuit. The 7mm and 5mm thickness are available now, the 3/2mm …

  The Marine Mammal Center confirms the rescue of a California sea lion pup this morning in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco. Concerned members of the public called the …

The specialized needs of technical divers have been incorporated into X-Mission, BARE’s newest technical drysuit. The new X-mission suit was developed in conjunction with the Cavebase Exploration team, who provided their insights into the …

With ragged bluffs that have been battered for centuries by frothing swells, hidden meadows and secluded beaches, it’s no wonder why people love Big Sur so much. The one hundred …

On the far northern end of the state is a dive site popular with divers in both California and southern Oregon. Early Hole is the name of a deep hole …