Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones national marine sanctuaries off northern California will both more than double in size following a final rule released this month by NOAA. The expansion …
Divers have made several attempts in recent years, both successful and unsuccessful, to break the record for the longest duration dive underwater. In September 2014, Allen Sherrod spent 51 hours …
As scuba divers, we know how important it is to have a proper fitting wetsuit or drysuit to stay warm and comfortable underwater. A suit that doesn’t fit properly also restricts …
In March 2015, a team of NOAA-led researchers will explore the deep seafloor environment of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Data collected during this cruise will help supply …
Cocos Island is a lush, green uninhabited island resting 342 miles off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Surrounded by deep waters with counter-currents, Cocos Island is admired and highly regarded by scuba divers for its …
On Monday, two fisherman came across two conjoined whales at Ojo de Liebre lagoon in Baja, California. The whales weighed about 1,000 pounds and measured approximately 14 feet in length, and …
Santana High School in Santee is teaming up with the San Diego Council of Divers this Sunday, March 15 for a beach cleanup event. The public is invited to join and help …
Surfers at Marina State Beach near Monterey were enjoying the beautiful Monterey-area weather on Monday when a great white shark appeared. Surfer Wes Williams had just returned to shore when he …
One of my favorite things about diving California is the opportunity to interact with sea lions and harbor seals. Inquisitive, playful and sometimes mischievous, these aquatic mammals are tons of fun. The …
By now, you’re probably familiar with some of the Discovery Channel’s (the number-one nonfiction media company, says their website) fictional programming. Some recent gems have included Mermaids Caught On Camera, …